HB 307
From the 80(R) Session
Farrar
Employment Non-Discrimination Act
Introduced: Referred to Business & Industry
TAGS: lgbt, workplace discrimination, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, sexual orientation, gender identity
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Updated by davidsmith
on Feb 27, 2007 18:15:54

Summary


HB 307 would amend the Texas Labor Code to add a new Chapter 23 prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Furthermore, it would:
-prohibit retaliation against an individual who opposes any act or practice prohibited by the code
-prohibit quotas or preferential treatment based on sexual orientation or gender identity
- not apply to religious organizations, except activities conducted by a relgious organization for profit

Background


Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals can legally be denied employment or fired based soley on their sexual orientation or gender identity in the state of Texas. Only in certain jurisdictions, companies or organizations where internal policies have been created are LGBT Texans guaranteed equal protection from employment discrimination.

Additional Links

Equality Texas Policy Statement
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Updated by davidsmith
on Feb 27, 2007 18:14:27

Summary


HB 307 would amend the Texas Labor Code to add a new Chapter 23 prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Furthermore, it would:
-prohibit retaliation against an individual who opposes any act or practice prohibited by the code
-prohibit quotas or preferential treatment based on sexual orientation or gender identity
- not apply to religious organizations, except activities conducted by a relgious organization for profit

Background


Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals can legally be denied employment or fired based soley on their sexual orientation or gender identity in the state of Texas. Only in certain jurisdictions, companies or organizations where internal policies have been created are LGBT Texans guaranteed equal protection from employment discrimination.

Additional Links

Equality Texas Policy Statement
[LINK http://www.thetexasblue.com/bill-tracker-hb-307-prohibiting-sexual-orientation-discrimination The Texas Blue Bill Tracker: HB 307 – Prohibiting Sexual Orientation Discrimination LINK]
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Updated by martib
on Dec 25, 2006 13:03:16

Summary


HB 307 would amend the Texas Labor Code to add a new Chapter 23 prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Furthermore, it would:
-prohibit retaliation against an individual who opposes any act or practice prohibited by the code
-prohibit quotas or preferential treatment based on sexual orientation or gender identity
- not apply to religious organizations, except activities conducted by a relgious organization for profit

Background


Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals can legally be denied employment or fired based soley on their sexual orientation or gender identity in the state of Texas. Only in certain jurisdictions, companies or organizations where internal policies have been created are LGBT Texans guaranteed equal protection from employment discrimination.

Additional Links

Equality Texas Policy Statement

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