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Summary of differences between federal and state regulations
Employer defined
The term “employer” with respect to discriminatory practices based on race, color, age, sex, national origin or non-job related handicap or disability, includes religious, fraternal, charitable and sectarian corporations and associations employing four or more persons within Pennsylvania.
Unlawful employment practices
The unlawful employment practices and exemptions are similar to those under the federal Guidelines on Discrimination Because of Religion. For example, the state law requires employers to make reasonable accommodations.
A political subdivision may, by ordinance or resolution, authorize the establishment of membership in and support of a Local Human Relations Commission.
Posting
Every person subject to the act must post and exhibit prominently in his place of business any fair practices notice prepared and distributed by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission.
State
Contact
Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission
Regulations
Pennsylvania Human Relations Act of 1955, P.L. 744, No. 222, as amended June 25, 1997 by Act 34 of 1997, 43 P.S. §§ 951-963
Federal
Contact
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Regulations
29 CFR Part 1605, Guidelines on Discrimination Because of Religion
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