(a) No person shall refuse to employ or to bar or to discharge from employment any person because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, ethnic group or Vietnam-era or disabled veteran status of such person.
(b) No person shall refuse to promote or grant any condition or privilege of employment because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, ethnic group or Vietnam-era or disabled veteran status of such person.
(c) As used in this section, “person” means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, labor organization and association.
(d) As used in this section, “labor organization” means any organization which exists and is constructed for the purpose, in whole or in part, of collective bargaining or of dealing with employers concerning grievances, terms and conditions of employment, or of other mutual aid or protection in connection with employment.
(e) In accordance with the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, 42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq., and other state and federal laws, nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to infringe the free exercise of religious rights under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, nor shall the ordinance be construed to affect bona fide occupational qualifications based upon religion for employment.
(Ord. No. 1260-08. Passed 11-30-09, eff. 12-3-09)