Scott Applauds SCOTUS Anti-Discrimination Decision

06.01.15   WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott issued the following statement today after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 8-1 that Abercrombie & Fitch Stores, Inc.'s action to deny employment to a qualified Muslim applicant who wanted to wear a headscarf at work - coupled with a motivation to avoid an accommodation of her religious practice - is a "disparate treatment action" in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: "Today, the Supreme Court reaffirmed the position that Title … Continue Reading

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Scott Joins Over 70 House Democrats Urging President Obama to Adopt Fair Chance Hiring

05.21.15   WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), Ranking Member of the Committee on Education and the Workforce, joined more than 70 Members of the House of Representatives - led by Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13) - in issuing a letter to President Barack Obama to adopt a federal fair chance hiring policy. This effort was co-led by Reps. John Conyers (MI-13), Danny Davis (IL-07), and Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18). "The federal government should not be in the business of erecti… Continue Reading

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Scott Statement on EEOC Proposed Rule

04.16.15   WASHINGTON - Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Ranking Member Rep. Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA) issued the following statement after the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission released their proposed rule, "Amendments to Regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Act": "Antidiscrimination laws are a vital part of our legal framework to ensure that Americans are treated fairly and equally in the workplace. It is imperative that we work to uphold the standards outlined in the… Continue Reading

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Scott Statement on Equal Pay Day

04.14.15   WASHINGTON- House Education and the Workforce Committee Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA) issued the following statement on Equal Pay Day, which reflects how far into the current year women must work to match what men earned in the previous year: "With nearly 61 consecutive months of job growth, the labor market continues to expand and provide Americans with more employment opportunities, but despite this tremendous progress, wealth inequality in our country continues to grow. Thi… Continue Reading

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Scott, DeLauro Reintroduce Paycheck Fairness Act to End Wage Discrimination

03.25.15   WASHINGTON - Education and the Workforce Committee Ranking Member Rep. Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA) joined Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) today in reintroducing the Paycheck Fairness Act, which would help close the wage gap between women and men working the same jobs. On average, women make just 78 cents for every dollar made by a man. Studies have shown that this wage disparity will cost a woman and her family more than $400,000 in lost wages over a lifetime. "If Congress is to get serious about… Continue Reading

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Committee Democrats Oppose Legislation That Would Undermine Civil Rights of American Workers

03.24.15   WASHINGTON - Today, the Committee on Education and the Workforce's Subcommittee on Workforce Protections held a legislative hearing on four bills: the Certainty in Enforcement Act of 2015 (H.R. 548); the Litigation Oversight Enforcement Act of 2015 (H.R. 549); Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Transparency and Accountability Act (H.R. 550); and Preserving Employee Wellness Program Act (H.R. 1189). These bills - introduced by the Majority - would create roadblocks to EEOC enforcement of em… Continue Reading