Employment Discrimination – Definitions of “Employee” and “Harassment” (Workplace Civility Act)
Sponsor: C. T. Wilson (District 28)Committee: Economic MattersSubject: Human RelationsStatus: Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the definition of 'employee' to include an individual elected to public office and an appointee on the policy making level for the purposes of certain provisions of law governing employment discrimination; and altering the definition of 'harassment' for the purposes of certain provisions of law governing employment discrimination to include certain acts or omissions.
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Testimony (4)
MGA witness listFAV 2FavorableINFO 2Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Jarashow, Ronald | MD Association for Justice | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Wilson, Delegate Wilsonlegislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Dove, Spencer | MCCR | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Griffin, Andrewlobbyist | MD Chamber of Commerce | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
INFOGriffin, AndrewMD Chamber of CommerceRegistered for: Alliance to Prevent Legionnaire's Disease; American Subcontractors Association of Baltimore; Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park; Associated Utility Contractors of Maryland; Experience Prince George's; Howard County Chamber of Commerce…