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DE SB185
Bill
Status
7/31/2014
Primary Sponsor
Bryan Townsend
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AI Summary
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Expands disability employment discrimination protections to apply to employers with 4 or more employees, down from the current threshold of 15 or more employees
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Aligns the definition of "employer" under disability discrimination law with the definition used for all other protected classes (race, sex, age, religion, national origin, etc.)
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Amends Chapter 7, Title 19 of the Delaware Code by referencing the standard employer definition in §710 instead of maintaining a separate, higher threshold
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Brings Delaware in line with neighboring states (Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey) that use uniform employer definitions across all protected classes
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Takes effect 6 months after enactment
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Persons With Disabilities Employment Protections Act.
Last Action
Signed by Governor
7/31/2014