Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends the Code of Virginia relating to employment discrimination.

Highlights:

• Establishes that employment discrimination is prohibited based on the following (Sec. 1):
• Race;
• Color;
• Religion;
• National origin;
• Sex;
• Pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions;
• Age;
• Marital status;
• Disability;
• Sexual orientation; and
• Status as a special disabled veteran or other veteran.

• Defines "sexual orientation" as a person's actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality, or gender identity or expression, and does not include any person's attraction toward a person in which the sexual conduct would be illegal due to the age of the parties (Sec. 1).

• Expands upon the types of grievances that qualify for a grievance hearing including, but not limited to, the following (Sec. 1):
• Sex;
• Pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions;
• Marital status;
• Sexual orientation; or
• Status as a special disabled veteran or veteran.

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