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IN HB1344
Bill
Status
1/16/2018
Primary Sponsor
Robin Shackleford
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AI Summary
House Bill 1344 Summary
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Prohibits employers from discriminating against employees or applicants based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, effective July 1, 2018.
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Requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations (such as frequent breaks, modified uniforms, light duty, temporary position transfers, and work break time for expressing breast milk) unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship.
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Requires employers to provide written notice to new employees at hire, existing employees by November 1, 2018, and employees who notify their employer of pregnancy within 10 days, informing them of their rights under the law.
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Mandates the Civil Rights Commission investigate complaints and attempt to resolve them; allows complainants to file for injunctive relief in circuit or superior court if violations are found and unresolved.
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Allows employers to request medical documentation only for time away from work (matching documentation requirements for other employees) or remote work requests, and prohibits requiring unwanted accommodations or mandatory leave when other reasonable accommodations are available.
Legislative Description
Pregnancy and childbirth discrimination. Prohibits an employer from discriminating against an employee who has a condition related to pregnancy or childbirth. Requires an employer to provide reasonable employment accommodations for an employee who has a condition related to pregnancy or childbirth. Requires the civil rights commission to investigate complaints and attempt to resolve complaints. Provides a right of action. Makes technical corrections.
Last Action
Representative Engleman added as coauthor
1/18/2018