Further Amendment to Executive Order 11478, Equal Employment Opportunity in Federal Government
Headline: Federal Government Must Prohibit Discrimination Based on Parental Status
What it does: Federal agencies must prohibit employment discrimination based on parental status and the Office of Personnel Management must develop guidance on these protections.
- Bars discrimination against parents in federal hiring and workplace decisions.
- Requires the personnel office to issue guidance on applying the rule.
- Clarifies the order does not create a legal right enforceable against the United States.
Summary
This order amends federal equal employment policy to prohibit discrimination based on an individual's status as a parent. It adds "status as a parent" to the non-discrimination list and defines the term to include biological, adoptive, foster, stepparent, legal custodian, in loco parentis, and those seeking custody or adoption.
The change affects federal hiring, promotions, and workplace decisions for employees and job applicants. The Office of Personnel Management is authorized to issue guidance. The order also states it does not create a legal right enforceable against the United States.
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