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Discrimination

Treating someone unfairly or unfavorably based on certain characteristics like race, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Harassment

Unwelcome conduct that is based on certain protected characteristics and creates a hostile work environment or results in an adverse employment decision.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

A federal agency responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of a person's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

Mandatory arbitration

A clause in an employment contract that requires disputes between an employer and employee to be resolved through an arbitrator (a private third party) instead of through a court lawsuit.

Nondisclosure agreements (NDAs)

Legal contracts that prevent someone from sharing confidential information, which in the context of this bill, relates to preventing workers from discussing experiences of discrimination or harassment.

Statute of limitations

The maximum time period after an event within which legal proceedings, such as a lawsuit or criminal charges, can be initiated.