H.R. 8458 · 116th Congress

Protections and Transparency in the Workplace Act

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Ted Lieu
Introduced
2020-09-30
Latest action
2020-09-30 · Introduced in House

Summary

Protections and Transparency in the Workplace Act

This bill requires issuers of securities to disclose regularly information related to claims of

discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), or national origin; discrimination because of age; discrimination on the basis of disability; discrimination because of genetic information; discrimination on the basis of status concerning service in a uniformed service; sexual harassment; and sexual assault or abuse. In investigating claims of discrimination or harassment, an issuer must hire an independent, third-party law firm agreed to by all parties involved.

Issuers must implement discrimination and harassment training programs for employees, conduct an annual survey of employees to determine whether employees feel safe, and establish an anonymous whistleblower tip line.