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Introduced
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
In Committee
03/02/2020
03/02/2020
Crossed Over
01/28/2020
01/28/2020
Passed
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/22/2020
04/22/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Apprenticeship program; discrimination. Prohibits a sponsor of a registered apprenticeship program from discriminating against an apprentice or applicant for apprenticeship on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or disability. The measure conforms Virginia's apprenticeship nondiscrimination requirements to those required for state apprenticeship agencies pursuant to federal Office of Apprenticeship regulations adopted in 2016.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits sponsors of registered apprenticeship programs in Virginia from discriminating against apprentices or applicants based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (if 40 or older), genetic information, or disability. It aligns Virginia's nondiscrimination requirements for apprenticeship programs with federal regulations adopted in 2016. The bill also provides exceptions for positions subject to national security requirements and specifies that the sole remedy for a violation is as provided under existing state law.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP1228) (on 04/22/2020)
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