2019 Fort Thomas Fair Employment Ordinance

The ordinance prohibits an employer from refusing to hire, terminating, or discriminating against any individual on the basis of race, national origin, sex and/or gender, including gender identity, religion, age and/or sexual orientation. The ordinance requires the City Council to appoint a member of the City Council as a complaint intake officer and establishes formatting and processing requirements for complaints. The ordinance requires a hearing if a violation is likely to have occurred and establishes hearing procedures. The ordinance establishes civil penalties for violations.