Human Rights Act; employees providing domestic service. (HB1730)
Introduced By
Del. Wendy Gooditis (D-Clarke)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Employment; domestic service; Human Rights Act. Provides that individuals who are engaged in providing domestic service are not excluded from employee protection laws, laws regarding payment of wages, the Virginia Unemployment Compensation Act, and the Virginia Workers' Compensation Act. The measure removes all exemptions, including the exemption for individuals employed in domestic service, from the Virginia Minimum Wage Act. The measure also eliminates all limitations on private causes of action for violations of the Virginia Human Rights Act. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/17/2020 | Committee |
| 01/17/2020 | Presented and ordered printed 20106066D |
| 01/17/2020 | Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce |
| 01/28/2020 | Assigned L & C sub: Subcommittee #1 |
| 02/04/2020 | House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered |
| 02/04/2020 | Subcommittee recommends continuing to 2021 |
| 02/06/2020 | Continued to 2021 in Labor and Commerce |