HR 7568
District of Columbia Courts and Public Defender Service Employment Non-Discrimination Act
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Bill overview
This bill ensures that employees of the District of Columbia courts and the Public Defender Service are covered under the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination in the workplace. It clarifies that these entities are considered employers under the Act and protects employees from discrimination based on various protected characteristics. The bill also establishes a separate process for handling complaints against the courts and Public Defender Service, excluding them from the standard District government complaint procedures. This aims to strengthen protections for these employees’ rights.
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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