ORDINANCE NO. 240082

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Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw

Amending Chapter 38, Code of Ordinances, by repealing Section 38-1 entitled "Definitions" and enacting in lieu thereof a new section of like number and subject matter; by repealing Section 38-101 entitled "Prohibited" and enacting lieu thereof a new section of like number and subject matter; enacting a new Section 38-114, Nondiscrimination with regard to reasonable accommodation related to pregnancy, related to unlawful employment practices impacting pregnant employees.

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WHEREAS, pregnant workers have faced discrimination in employment or have been denied reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy; and

WHEREAS, pregnant employees are forced to choose between their health and their paycheck; and

WHEREAS, on December 29, 2022, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act was signed into law, requiring covered employers to provide reasonable accommodations to a worker's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and

WHEREAS, Kansas City seeks to support the health and economic security of pregnant workers; and

WHEREAS, Kansas City is committed to ensuring workers in Kansas City have access to safe and healthy workplaces free from discrimination; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

Section 1. That Chapter 38, Article I, Code of Ordinances of Kansas City, Missouri, is hereby amended by repealing Section 38-1, and enacting in lieu thereof a new section of like number and subject matter to read as follow:

Sec. 38-1. Definitions.

(a) The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning or an alternative definition has been provided:

(1) Age means an age of 40 or more years, except that it shall not be an unlaw...

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