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IN SB0590
Bill
Status
1/15/2019
Primary Sponsor
Vaneta Becker
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AI Summary
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Prohibits employers from discriminating against employees or job applicants based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, effective July 1, 2019
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Requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant employees, including more frequent breaks, modified schedules, light duty, seating, temporary transfers to less strenuous positions, and private non-bathroom space for expressing breast milk
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Mandates employers provide written notice to new employees at hire, existing employees by November 1, 2019, and employees within 10 days of pregnancy notification about their rights to accommodation and freedom from discrimination
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Authorizes the Indiana Civil Rights Commission to investigate complaints, determine violations, and order temporary or preliminary relief including immediate provision of requested accommodations
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Defines unlawful practices to include taking adverse action against employees who request accommodations, requiring unwanted accommodations, forcing employees to take leave when other accommodations exist, and failing to engage in good faith interactive process
Legislative Description
Pregnancy and childbirth discrimination. Prohibits an employer from discriminating against a pregnant job applicant or employee. Requires an employer to provide reasonable employment accommodations for a pregnant employee. Requires the civil rights commission to investigate complaints and attempt to resolve complaints.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Pensions and Labor
1/15/2019