H.R. 3106 — Employer Liability for Gender-Related Violence Act of 1999

Employer Liability for Gender-Related Violence Act of 1999

To protect the civil rights of victims of gender-motivated violence and to promote public safety, health, and regulate activities affecting interstate commerce by creating employer liability for negligent conduct that results in an individual's committing a gender-motivated crime of violence against another individual on premises controlled by the employer.

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Employer Liability for Gender-Related Violence Act of 1999 - Makes an employer whose business is in or affects interstate commerce and whose negligent conduct results in a person committing a crime of violence motivated by gender on premises under the employer's control liable for compensatory and punitive damages, injunctive and declaratory relief, and other relief. Gives Federal and State courts concurrent jurisdiction over actions under this Act. Requires the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to create and provide materials to employers regarding personnel policies and safety standards to assist employers in avoiding liability under this Act.

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1999-10-19

Introduced in House

1999-10-19

Introduced in House

1999-10-19

Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

1999-10-19

2000-03-27

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

Employer Liability for Gender-Related Violence Act of 1999

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