Search Results: keywords:"discrimination protections"

  • S. 4552 — To enhance the rights of domestic employees, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:26,870

    S. 4552 aims to enhance the rights of domestic employees in the United States by introducing the "Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act." This bill seeks to provide various protections, including overtime pay, written employment agreements, and earned sick leave for domestic...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to make sure house workers, like nannies and cleaners, are treated fairly and get things like extra pay for extra work and breaks if they’re sick. It also plans to set up a helpline and some rules to help them and their bosses understand these new rights.

  • S. 5168 — To make certain antidiscrimination laws applicable to the judicial branch of the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:23,574

    S. 5168, the "Judiciary Accountability Act of 2024," seeks to make various antidiscrimination laws applicable to the judicial branch of the Federal Government. It extends protections against discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and genetic...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 5168 is like a new set of rules trying to make sure judges and their helpers play fair and treat everyone nicely at work. It also wants to create a special team to help stop bad behavior and fix things if anyone is treated unfairly.