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MO HB2102

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/6/2014

Primary Sponsor

Stacey Newman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees with known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, based on written documentation from a health care provider, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on business operations.

  • Prohibits employers from denying employment opportunities based on refusal to accommodate pregnancy-related limitations or from requiring employees to accept unwanted accommodations.

  • Prevents employers from mandating that employees take leave if another reasonable accommodation can address the known pregnancy-related limitations.

  • Applies existing employment discrimination remedies, procedures, and protections under Missouri law to violations of this section, and prohibits retaliation against individuals who oppose unlawful practices or participate in investigations.

  • Requires the commission to promulgate implementing rules and report annually on October 1st regarding complaints filed under this section and their resolution.

Legislative Description

Establishes the Pregnant Workers' Fairness Act

Last Action

Referred: Workforce Development and Workplace Safety(H)

5/16/2014

Committee Referrals

Workforce Development And Workplace Safety5/16/2014

Full Bill Text

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