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S 1864 103th Congress Senate

Harassment-Free Workplace Act

Official title: A bill to prohibit sexual harassment by employers with fewer than 15 employees.

Introduced: February 24, 1994 See on congress.gov
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Civil actions and liabilityCommerceDamagesDisciplining of employees
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Discrimination in employmentEmployee rightsFines (Penalties)Labor and EmploymentLawPunitive damagesSexual harassment of womenSmall businessWhistle blowingWomen
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This bill died when the 103rd Congress ended
It never became law before the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Feb 24, 1994
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
Feb 24, 1994
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1860-1861)
Feb 24, 1994
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action February 24, 1994

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Harassment-Free Workplace Act - Makes it an unlawful employment practice for a respondent (employer, employment agency, labor organization, or joint labor-management committee of an apprenticeship, training, or retraining program) to engage in a practice that constitutes sexual harassment as defined under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 against an employee or job applicant. Prohibits any action against an employee or applicant in response to a charge or allegation of sexual harassment or participation in an investigation. Provides for enforcement by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Attorney General, or an aggrieved party. Allows compensatory and punitive damages, with limitations.

Requires all respondents to post a notice, prepared or approved by the Commission, describing the applicable provisions of this Act.

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Murray, Patty
Washington · Feb 24, 1994
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