HB 2818

  • Oregon House Bill
  • 2019 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Jan 28, 2019
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Relating to employment discrimination.

Abstract

Clarifies meaning of "because of age" in employment discrimination law. Designates as unlawful employment practice for employer to seek age of applicant prior to making conditional offer of employment and to include certain words or phrases in job application that suggest or imply age preferences. Permits employer to observe terms of bona fide seniority system that does not require employee to retire at certain age. Allows person to bring civil action alleging certain types of employment discrimination under disparate impact or disparate treatment theory of proof. Requires additional award of liquidated damages to prevailing plaintiff in civil action alleging age discrimination.

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Jul 01, 2019

House

In committee upon adjournment.

Mar 13, 2019

House

Public Hearing held.

Feb 04, 2019

House

Referred to Business and Labor.

Jan 28, 2019

House

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

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