ENDA Bill Summary
Senate Committee Explanation of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act
The following is a summary and explanation of S. 815, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), as reported by the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee on September 12, 2013. ■ Introduction Millions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and heterosexual Americans today face the possibility of beng fired from their jobs, refused work, paid less, or otherwise being subjected to employment discrimination because of their actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity. Currently, 18 States and the District of Columbia explicitly prohibit firing someone based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. Another four States explicitly prohibit firing…
