6699 AMH HICK CHAM 13

SB 6699 - H AMD 1128 FAILED 3-5-98

By Representative Hickel

     On page 2, line 1, after Aknowingly false@ strike Aor deliberately misleading@ and insert A, deliberately misleading, or was made with malice or a reckless disregard of its truthfulness.  Nothing in this act shall impact any other existing protections or remedies available under state or federal law or any provision of a written contract@

EFFECT: Adds that the presumption of good faith may be rebutted by  showing that the employer disclosed information with malice or a reckless disregard of its truthfulness. Clarifies that the immunity provided to an employer does not impact any existing state, federal, or contractual protection or remedy.