Human Rights Act (amended)
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Bill overview
Bill NS96, “Human Rights Act (amended)”, is a Nova Scotia bill from session assembly-63-session-1.
Its latest recorded status is “Introduced”.
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PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY
What you need to know
The Nova Scotia government is considering a bill to amend the Human Rights Act. This bill would change the existing law to update the process for handling human rights complaints, likely making it easier for people to file complaints and for the government to investigate them. The bill is currently at the first reading stage, which means it has been introduced to the assembly but has not yet been debated or voted on.
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Key provisions
- 01This Act amends the Human Rights Act to ensure equal access to education for all Nova Scotians.
- 02The amended Act prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment and housing.
- 03The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission is responsible for investigating complaints under the amended Act.
- 04The amended Act requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities.
- 05The Act prohibits harassment based on a protected ground in the workplace and in housing.
- 06The amended Act requires the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission to provide public education and awareness programs.
Vote roll
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