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IN SB0198

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/7/2013

Primary Sponsor

Lonnie Randolph

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits employers from terminating or discriminating against employees based on the employee filing a petition for a protective order, regardless of whether the order has been issued
  • Protects employees who are discharged due to filing a protective order from being disqualified for unemployment benefits
  • Requires individuals claiming the unemployment benefit protection to provide a copy of their protective order petition to the department
  • Allows employees to bring civil action against employers who violate these protections, with courts authorized to award actual damages, court costs, and reasonable attorney's fees
  • Effective date: July 1, 2013

Legislative Description

Protective orders and employment.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Pensions and Labor

1/7/2013

Committee Referrals

Pensions and Labor1/7/2013

Full Bill Text

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