Bill117th CongressFiled Nov 29, 2022Labor and Employment
S. 5136
Protecting Family Caregivers from Discrimination Act of 2022
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Nov 29, 2022)
Protecting Family Caregivers from Discrimination Act of 2022
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 happenedNov 29, 2022
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 SenateNov 29, 2022
- Nov 29, 2022IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Nov 29, 2022IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate