Sec. 2. Definitions
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As used in this Act— The term Commission means the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The term employer means— a person engaged in an industry affecting commerce (as defined in section 701(h) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ( 42 U.S.C. 2000e(h) )) who has 15 or more employees (as defined in subparagraphs (A)(i) and
(B)of paragraph (3)) for each working day in each of 20 or more calendar weeks in the current or preceding calendar year, and any agent of such a person, but does not include a bona fide private membership club (other than a labor organization) that is exempt from taxation under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; an employing authority to which section 302(a)(1) of the Government Employee Rights Act of 1991 applies; an employing office, as defined in section 101 of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 or section 411(c) of title 3, United States Code; or an entity to which section 717(a) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 applies. The term disability has the meaning given such term in section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12102 ). The term gender identity means the gender-related identity, appearance, or mannerisms or other gender-related characteristics of an individual, with or without regard to the individual’s designated sex at birth. The term intern means an individual who performs work for an employer, whether paid or unpaid for the purpose of training under the following circumstances: The employer is not committed to hire the individual performing the work at the conclusion of the training period. The work performed— provides or supplements training that may enhance the employability of the intern; provides experience for the benefit of the individual performing the work; does not displace regular employees; and is performed under the close supervision of existing staff. The term internship means a position or job with an employer that is filled by an intern. The term military status means an individual’s status as a member of the Armed Forces or a veteran. The term predisposing genetic characteristics means, with respect to an individual, any information revealed by a genetic test of the individual or a family member of the individual, or the manifestation of a disease or disorder in any family member of the individual. The term religion has the meaning given such term in section 701(j) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ( 42 U.S.C. 2000e(j) ). The term sex includes all of the aspects related to sex described in the term because of sex defined in section 701(k) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ( 42 U.S.C. 2000e(k) ). The term sexual orientation means homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality.
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