Bill116th CongressFiled Jun 3, 2020Labor and Employment
S. 3878
Protecting Family Caregivers from Discrimination Act of 2020
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 3, 2020)
Protecting Family Caregivers from Discrimination Act of 2020
This bill prohibits employers from taking adverse employment actions against employees, or refusing to hire applicants, due to their family caregiver responsibilities. The bill also includes prohibitions against employer retaliation and provides for enforcement by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and private civil claims.
What just happenedJun 3, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ](D-NJ)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateJun 3, 2020
- Jun 3, 2020IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Jun 3, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate