Non-waiver of rights and remedies; information regarding benefits and services available to employees

The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (29 U.S.C. 2101 et seq.) is further amended by adding at the end the following: 12. Rights and remedies not subject to waiver (a) In general The rights and remedies provided under this Act (including the right to file or participate in a class action under rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure in Federal court) are substantive and may not be waived, deferred, or lost pursuant to any agreement or settlement other than an agreement or settlement described in subsection (b). (b) Agreement or settlement An agreement or settlement referred to in subsection (a) is an agreement or settlement negotiated by— (1) a private attorney on behalf of affected employees; or (2) a designated representative of affected employees under the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 151 et seq.) or the Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 151 et seq.). 13. Information regarding benefits and services available to workers (a) In general The Secretary of Labor shall maintain a guide of benefits and services that may be available to affected employees, including unemployment compensation, trade adjustment assistance, COBRA continuation coverage, and early access to training services and other services, including counseling services, available under title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3111 et seq.). (b) Availability of guide The guide maintained under subsection (a) shall be available on the internet website of the Department of Labor and shall include a description of the benefits and services, the eligibility requirements, and the means of obtaining such benefits and services. (c) Transmission to employers Upon receiving notice from an employer under section 3(a)(2), the Secretary shall immediately transmit such guide to such employer..