S 2287
Fair Employment Protection Act of 2019
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The Fair Employment Protection Act of 2019 aims to strengthen employer liability for harassment in the workplace. It expands the definition of who can be held responsible for creating or continuing a hostile work environment, moving beyond just supervisors to include individuals with the authority to direct an employee’s daily work or recommend employment actions. The bill also clarifies that negligence by an employer can contribute to liability, and it applies these standards to various federal anti-discrimination laws, including Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Patrick J. Leahy
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