HB 5154
Relating to statute of limitations for discrimination
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Bill overview
This bill amends West Virginia’s Human Rights Commission statute by expanding the definition of an ‘employer’ to include organizations with more employees and extending the time limit to file a complaint alleging unlawful discrimination. Specifically, it raises the minimum number of employees required to qualify as an employer and lengthens the statute of limitations for filing such complaints. The bill also clarifies definitions related to discrimination and places of public accommodations.
Key provisions
- Expands the definition of ‘employer’ to include organizations employing 12 or more people.
- Extends the statute of limitations for filing discrimination complaints from 365 days to three years.
- Clarifies definitions related to ‘person,’ ‘employee,’ ‘labor organization,’ and ‘place of public accommodations.’
- Defines ‘discrimination’ and ‘unlawful discriminatory practices’.
- Specifies exceptions to the ‘place of public accommodations’ definition, excluding certain facilities like prisons.
- Addresses the definition of ‘age,’ ‘blindness,’ and ‘disability’ for the purposes of the Human Rights Commission.
Who is affected
- Employers in West Virginia
- Employees in West Virginia
- The West Virginia Human Rights Commission
- Individuals alleging discrimination
- Businesses providing public accommodations
Notable changes
- Increases the number of employees required to qualify an employer.
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