Employment; discrimination on basis of military status. (HB830)
Introduced By
Del. Mark Keam (D-Vienna) with support from co-patron Del. Ron Villanueva (R-Virginia Beach)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Employment discrimination on basis of military status. Prohibits a public or private employer from denying initial employment based on an individual's military status. The prohibition does not affect the right of an employer to inquire regarding an individual's military status for the purpose of awarding a preference to veterans as permitted by law. Any private employers that violates the prohibition, which is incorporated into the Virginia Human Rights Act, is subject to a civil penalty of $100 for each violation. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/08/2014 | Committee |
| 01/08/2014 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14102231D |
| 01/08/2014 | Referred to Committee on General Laws |
| 01/10/2014 | Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #3 |
| 01/21/2014 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 01/23/2014 | Impact statement from DPB (HB830) |
| 02/12/2014 | Left in General Laws |