To protect the civil rights of victims of gender-motivated violence and to promote public safety, health, and regulate activities affecting interstate commerce by creating employer liability for negligent conduct that results in an individual's committing a gender-motivated crime of violence against another individual on premises controlled by the employer.
Last action on Mar 15, 2001Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
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Summary
Makes an employer whose business is in or affects interstate commerce and whose negligent conduct results in a person committing a crime of violence motivated by gender on premises under the employer's control liable for compensatory and punitive damages, injunctive and declaratory relief, and other relief. Gives Federal and State courts concurrent jurisdiction over actions under this Act. Requires the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to create and provide materials to employers regarding personnel policies and safety standards to assist employers in avoiding liability under this Act.