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HB2104 and HB2105: Strengthening Protections Against Workplace Discrimination

Impact on Libraries

HB2104 requires employers to adopt specific policies and procedures for handling harassment, discrimination, and retaliation against employees. Fines for non-compliance start at $500 for the first violation and increase to $1,000 for subsequent violations.
HB2105 removes an exception to PHRA for employers with fewer than four employees and drops the bar to two employees.

Sponsorship Memoranda

Actions

  • Referred to House LABOR AND INDUSTRY Committee, March 14, 2024
  • Second consideration, with amendments, April 30, 2024
  • Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, April 30, 2024
  • Re-reported as committed, May 1, 2024
  • Third consideration and final passage, May 1, 2024 (102-99)
  • In the Senate
  • Referred to Senate Labor and Industry Committee, May 22, 2024