Senator Tillis Applauds Passage Of Sexual Harassment Reform Bill |
Federal Government |
By Donna Martinez |
Monday, 17 December 2018 10:11 |
U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) applauded passage of bipartisan legislation to reform the process to pursue claims of sexual harassment or other workplace discrimination experienced on Capitol Hill is headed to the president’s desk. The legislation would reform the dispute resolution process, protect workers, increase transparency and hold Members of Congress accountable. “It is my hope this important legislation sends a message that sexual harrassmentor workplace discrimination is unacceptable not only in the United States Congress but in every industry across the country. Workers deserve to have a safe work environment and no one ever feels threatened to come forward with a dispute,” said Senator Tillis. “This bipartisan legislation will bring a more transparent dispute process to Capitol Hill so Americans have faith that Members of Congress are being held accountable for bad actions and workers are protected in the workplace.” This legislation would change the way harassment claims are handled in Congress by eliminating the required 30-day “counseling” period, the required 30-day mediation phase, and the 30-day “cooling off” period. The legislation would allow a victim to immediately pursue an administrative hearing or file a civil action. It would also hold Members of Congress personally liable by requiring them to reimburse the Treasury for awards and settlements stemming from acts of harassment they personally commit, including Members who leave office. Specifically, the legislation would:
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Last Updated on Monday, 17 December 2018 11:00 |