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Input: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ''Workplace Fairness Act of 1997''.

SEC. 2. DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED.

A covered entity shall not subject an individual to different
standards or treatment on any basis other than factors pertaining to
job performance in connection with employment or employment
opportunities, or beginning on the 91st day of employment following
hire or rehire, the compensation, terms conditions, or privileges of
employment.

SEC. 3. QUOTAS PROHIBITED.

A covered entity shall not adopt or implement a quota pursuant to
this Act on any basis other than factors pertaining to job performance.

SEC. 4. RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION.

(a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act
shall not apply to religious organizations.
(b) For-Profit Activities.--This Act shall apply with respect to
employment and employment opportunities that relate to any employment
position that pertains solely to a religious organization's for-profit
activities subject to taxation under section 511(a) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986.

SEC. 5. ENFORCEMENT.

(a) Enforcement Powers.--With respect to the administration and
enforcement of this Act in the case of a claim alleged by an individual
for a violation of this Act--
(1) the Commission shall have the same powers as the
Commission has to administer and enforce--
(A) title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42
U.S.C. 2000e et seq.), or
(B) sections 302, 303, and 304 of the Government
Employee Rights Act of 1991 (2 U.S.C. 1202, 1203, and
1204),
in the case of a claim alleged by such individual for a
violation of such title or of section 302(a)(1) of such Act,
respectively,
(2) the Librarian of Congress shall have the same powers as
the Librarian of Congress has to administer and enforce title
VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq.)
in the case of a claim alleged by such individual for a
violation of such title,
(3) the Board (as defined in section 101 of the
Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (Public Law 104-1; 109
Stat. 3) shall have the same powers as the Board has to
administer and enforce the Congressional Accountability Act of
1995 in the case of a claim alleged by such individual for a
violation of section 201(a)(1) of such Act.
(4) the Attorney General of the United States shall have
the same powers as the Attorney General has to administer and
enforce--
(A) title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42
U.S.C. 2000e et seq.), or
(B) sections 302, 303, and 304 of the Government
Employee Rights Act of 1991 (2 U.S.C. 1202, 1203,
1204),
in the case of a claim alleged by such individual for a
violation of such title or of section 302(a)(1) of such Act,
respectively, and
(5) the courts of the United States shall have the same
jurisdiction and powers as such courts have to enforce--
(A) title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42
U.S.C. 2000e et seq.) in the case of a claim alleged by
such individual for a violation of such title,
(B) sections 302, 303, and 304 of the Government
Employee Rights Act of 1991 (2 U.S.C. 1202, 1203, 1204)
in the case of a claim alleged by such individual for a
violation of section 302(a)(1) of such Act, and
(C) the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995
(Public Law 104-1; 109 Stat. 3) in the case of a claim
alleged by such individual for a violation of section
201(a)(1) of such Act.
(b) Procedures and Remedies.--The procedures and remedies
applicable to a claim alleged by an individual for a violation of this
Act are--
(1) the procedures and remedies applicable for a violation
of title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e
et seq.) in the case of a claim alleged by such individual for
a violation of such title,
(2) the procedures and remedies applicable for a violation
of section 302(a)(1) of the Government Employee Rights Act of
1991 (2 U.S.C. 1202(a)(1)) in the case of a claim alleged by
such individual for a violation of such section, and
(3) the procedures and remedies applicable for a violation
of section 201(a)(1) of Congressional Accountability Act of
1995 (Public Law 104-1; 109 Stat. 3) in the case of a claim
alleged by such individual for a violation of such section.
(c) Other Applicable Provisions.--With respect to claims alleged by
covered employees (as defined in section 101 of the Congressional
Accountability Act of 1995 (Public Law 104-1; 109 Stat. 3)) for
violations of this Act, title III of the Congressional Accountability
Act of 1995 shall apply in the same manner as such title applies with
respect to a claims alleged by such covered employees for violations of
section 201(a)(1) of such Act.

SEC. 7. STATE AND FEDERAL IMMUNITY.

(a) State Immunity.--A State shall not be immune under the eleventh
article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States from an
action in a Federal court of competent jurisdiction for a violation of
this Act. In an action against a State for a violation of this Act,
remedies (including remedies at law and in equity) are available for
the violation to the same extent as such remedies are available in an
action against any public or private entity other than a State.
(b) Liability of the United States.--The United States shall be
liable for all remedies (excluding punitive damages) under this Act to
the same extent as a private person and shall be liable to the same
extent as a nonpublic party for interest to compensate for delay in
payment.

SEC. 8. ATTORNEYS' FEES.

In any action or administrative proceeding commenced pursuant to
this Act, the court or the Commission, in its discretion, may allow the
prevailing party, other than the United States, a reasonable attorney's
fee, including expert fees and other litigation expenses, and costs.
The United States shall be liable for the foregoing the same as a
private person.

SEC. 9. POSTING NOTICES.

A covered entity shall post notices for employees, and for
applicants for employment, describing the applicable provisions of this
Act in the manner prescribed by, and subject to the penalty provided
under, section 711 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e-
10).

SEC. 10. REGULATIONS.

The Commission shall have authority to issue regulations to carry
out this Act.

SEC. 11. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER LAWS.

This Act shall not invalidate or limit the rights, remedies, or
procedures available to an individual under title VII of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, or any other Federal law or any law of a State or
political subdivision of a State.

SEC. 12. SEVERABILITY.

If any provision of this Act, or the application of such provision
to any person or circumstance, is held to be invalid, the remainder of
this Act and the application of such provision to other persons or
circumstances shall not be affected thereby.

SEC. 13. EFFECTIVE DATE.

This Act shall take effect 60 days after the date of the enactment
of this Act and shall not apply to conduct occurring before such
effective date.

SEC. 14. DEFINITIONS.

As used in this Act:
(1) The term ''Commission'' means the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission.
(2) The term ''covered entity'' means an employer,
employment agency, labor organization, joint labor management
committee, an entity to which section 717(a) of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e(a)) applies, an employing
authority to which section 302(a)(1) of the Government Employee
Rights Act of 1991 (2 U.S.C. 1202(a)(1)) applies, or an
employing authority to which section 201(a) of the
Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (Public Law 104-1; 109
Stat. 3) applies.
(3) The term ''employer'' has the meaning given such term
in section 701(b) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.
2000e(b)), except that a reference in such section to employees
shall be deemed for purposes of this Act to be a reference to
full-time employees.
(4) The term ''employment agency'' has the meaning given
such term in section 701(c) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42
U.S.C. 2000e(c)).
(5) The term ''employment or employment opportunities''
includes job application procedures, hiring, advancement,
discharge, compensation, job training, or any other term,
condition, or privilege of employment.
(6) The term ''labor organization'' has the meaning given
such term in section 701(d) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42
U.S.C. 2000e(d)).
(7) The term ''person'' has the meaning given such term in
section 701(a) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.
2000e(a)).
(8) The term ''factors pertaining to job performance''
means--
(A) employment history, including referrals from
previous employers,
(B) ability and willingness to comply with the
performance requirements (including attendance and
procedures) of the particular employment involved,
(C) educational background,
(D) any use of a drug or of alcohol, that may
adversely affect job performance,
(E) any conviction of an offense for which a term
of imprisonment exceeding 1 year could have been
imposed,
(F) any conflict of interest relating to the
particular employment involved,
(G) seniority recognized under an applicable bona
fide seniority system,
(H) ability to work well with others (cooperation
and teamwork), and
(I) insubordination.
(9) The term ''religious organization'' means--
(A) a religious corporation, association, or
society, or
(B) a college, school, university, or other
educational institution, not otherwise a religious
organization, if--
(i) it is in whole or substantial part
controlled, managed, owned, or supported by a
religious corporation, association, or society,
or
(ii) its curriculum is directed toward the
propagation of a particular religion.
(10) The term ''State'' has the meaning given such term in
section 701(i) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.
2000e(i)).
Output:
Workplace Fairness Act of 1997 - Prohibits employment discrimination on any basis other than job performance by covered entities, including entities covered under specified employment discrimination prohibitions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as well as employing authorities to which specified provisions of the Government Employee Rights Act of 1991 or the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 apply. Grants specified powers to administer and enforce this Act to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Librarian of Congress, the Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance (for the Congress), the Attorney General, and Federal courts.
Prohibits quotas. Declares that this Act does not apply to religious organizations (except in their for-profit activities). Disallows State immunity. Makes the United States liable for all remedies (except punitive damages) to the same extent as a private person. Allows recovery of attorney's fees. Requires posting notices for employees and applicants. Sets forth factors that pertain to job performance, including: (1) ability and willingness to comply with performance requirements (including attendance and procedures); (2) any use of a drug or of alcohol that may adversely affect job performance; (3) any conviction of an offense for which a term of imprisonment exceeding one year could have been imposed; and (4) the ability to work well with others.