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Fair Employment Practices Resolution

Introduced: September 29, 1988 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 4, 1988
Resolution Agreed to in House by Yea-Nay Vote: 408 - 12 (Record Vote No: 396).
Oct 4, 1988
Passed/agreed to in House: Resolution Agreed to in House by Yea-Nay Vote: 408 - 12 (Record Vote No: 396).
Oct 3, 1988
Considered by House Unfinished Business.
Oct 3, 1988
Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.
Sep 29, 1988
Referred to House Committee on House Administration.
Sep 29, 1988
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Fair Employment Practices Resolution - Requires that personnel actions affecting employment positions in the House of Representatives be made free from discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including marital and parental status), handicap, or age. Provides that interpretations under such requirement shall reflect the principles of current law as generally applicable to employment. Provides that such requirement does not prohibit the taking into consideration of: (1) the domicile of an individual with respect to a position under the clerk-hire allowance; or (2) the political affiliation of an individual with respect to a position under the clerk-hire allowance or a position on a committee staff.

Sets forth a three-step procedure for consideration of alleged violations under this Act: (1) counseling and mediation; (2) formal complaint, hearing, and review by the Office of Fair Employment Practices; and (3) final review by the Review Panel.

Establishes the Office of Fair Employment Practices.

Sets forth the membership of the Review Panel.

Provides for resolution by written agreement if, after a formal complaint is filed, the parties resolve the issues. Makes such agreements effective if approved by the Office or the Panel, whichever has the matter under review.

Sets forth remedies which the Office or Panel may order.

Provides for reimbursement of costs of attending hearings for individuals with respect to whom a hearing is held and who reside outside the District of Columbia.

Sets forth a prohibition of intimidation.

Provides for closed hearings and confidentiality.

Makes the procedures and remedies under this resolution exclusive, except to the extent that specified House rules provide for additional procedures and remedies.

What's happening now October 4, 1988

Resolution Agreed to in House by Yea-Nay Vote: 408 - 12 (Record Vote No: 396).

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