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Article: Local Ordinance Prohibits Discrimination On The Basis Of Sexual Orientation And Gender Identity With Some Employers Exempted.(Law overview)
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- Mondaq Business Briefing
- Article date:
- July 14, 2009
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Nearly a year after council members introduced the proposed county ordinance prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, Allegheny County Council approved the heavily debated law in an 8 – 6 vote on July 1, 2009. On July 6, 2009, the ordinance was signed into law by Chief Executive Dan Onorato.
The ordinance establishes a seven-member Human Relations Commission to investigate allegations of discrimination within the county. The Commission also will investigate claims of discrimination based on other protected categories covered by state law. Members will be appointed by the County Executive with approval from the County ...