NE2 Northeast Discrimination in the Workplace Ban Statue of 2013

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A BILL

To prohibit workplace discrimination

Be it enacted by the Assembly of the Northeast Region convened

SECTION 1. TITLE

This legislation may be cited as the Northeast Discrimination in the Workplace Ban Statute of 2013 or the NDWB.

SECTION 2. PROHIBITION OF WORKPLACE DISCRIMINATION

1. Employment of persons shall not be denied or abridged on account of race, national origin, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.

1a. "Transgender" shall be included as a similarly illegal basis under the definition of gender, of discrimination or denial of legal rights.

2. Any employer found guilty of violation of section two shall be fined no more than $5,000 per employee (or prospective employee) unlawfully denied employment, in addition to whatever damages a Court may award the employee (or prospective employee).


(Legislation originally designed by the Mideast Gay Discrimination in the Workplace Ban Statute)

Sponsor: Governor Scott

Governor, you have 24 hours to advocate for this, debate time shall last 72 hours.

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Moving this to a vote as well

Voting shall last 48 hours or until all representatives have voted.

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Aye

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With three ayes, the bill passes.