Labor: fair employment practices; certain physical characteristics of employees; prohibit employers from discriminating based on. Creates new act.

This bill, called the "respect for physical differences act," would stop employers from making hiring or firing decisions based on a person's body type, fitness level, appearance, or other physical traits. Appearance includes things like gender expression, religious hairstyles, headwear, facial hair, and clothing style. Employers could still consider these traits if they are truly necessary for the job, and they could not punish someone for complaining about a violation of this act.

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