Number
171283
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. COGGS
Sections
109-9-3-0
109-9-3-a am
109-9-3-e cr
Title
A substitute ordinance relating to prohibition of discriminatory hiring practices by city contractors.
Analysis
This ordinance prohibits discriminatory hiring practices by city contractors. In addition, it provides that an employer who is discriminating with respect to compensation shall not reduce the wage rate of an employee to comply with code provisions against such discrimination.
Body
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 109-9-3-0 and a of the code is amended to read:
109-9. Discrimination Prohibited.
3. EMPLOYMENT >>AND CONTRACT PROVISIONS<<. In regard to employment: a. Discharge, fail or refuse to hire, or harass any individual, or otherwise discriminate against any individual with respect to the individual’s compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, because of the individual’s protected class membership >>; provided that an employer who is discriminating with respect to compensation in violation of this subsection shall not, in order to comply with this subsection, reduce the wage rate of an employee<<.
Part 2. Section 109-9-3-e of the code is created to read.
e. Fail to include in all contracts negotiated, or renegotiated by a contracting agency of the city, a provision obligating the contractor not to discriminate against any qualified employee, or qualified applicant for employment, on the basis of a person’s protected class membership, or based upon affiliation, or perceived affiliation, with any protected class, and shall require the contractor to include a similar provision in all subcontracts.
LRB
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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Legislative Reference Bureau
Date: ______________________
Attorney
IT IS OUR OPINION THAT THE ORDINANCE
IS LEGAL AND ENFORCEABLE
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Office of the City Attorney
Date: ______________________
Requestor
Drafter
LRB #170426 - 2
Aaron Cadle
January 5, 2018
Technical Corrections 01/08/18 Chris Lee