Search Results: keywords:"sexual orientation discrimination"

  • H. R. 9228 — To prevent discrimination, including harassment, in employment.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:35,787

    The "BE HEARD in the Workplace Act" (H. R. 9228) aims to prevent discrimination and harassment in employment by requiring employers with 15 or more employees to adopt and enforce comprehensive nondiscrimination policies. It mandates nondiscrimination training for employees and supervisors,...

    Simple Explanation

    The "BE HEARD in the Workplace Act" is a bill that tells employers they have to make sure workers are treated fairly and nicely, without any bullying or unfairness, and they have to teach everyone about these rules. It also says people like interns and part-time workers should also be protected, and some rules could make things cost more for businesses.

  • H. R. 9989 — To amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to expand the Offices of Minority and Women Inclusion to encompass LGBTQ+ inclusion, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,051

    H.R. 9989, known as the "Promoting Responsive Inclusion and Diverse Engagement Act of 2024" or the "PRIDE Act of 2024," seeks to amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The bill aims to expand the Offices of Minority and Women Inclusion to also include LGBTQ+...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 9989 is a bill that wants to make sure not just women and minority groups, but also people from the LGBTQ+ community, feel included when talking about who owns and runs businesses. Think of it like making sure everyone gets a fair chance to play and be part of the team.