S. 5136 · 117th Congress
Protecting Family Caregivers from Discrimination Act of 2022
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Cory Booker
- Introduced
- 2022-11-29
- Latest action
- 2022-11-29 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Protecting Family Caregivers from Discrimination Act of 2022
This bill prohibits employers from taking adverse employment actions against employees, or refusing to hire applicants, due to their family caregiver responsibilities. The bill also includes prohibitions against employer retaliation and provides for enforcement by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and private civil claims.