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     &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Protections and Transparency in the Workplace Act &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;This bill requires issuers of securities to disclose regularly information related to claims of &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), or national origin; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;discrimination because of age; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;discrimination on the basis of disability;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;discrimination because of genetic information; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;discrimination on the basis of status concerning service in a uniformed service; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;sexual harassment; and&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;sexual assault or abuse. &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;In investigating claims of discrimination or harassment, an issuer must hire an independent, third-party law firm agreed to by all parties involved. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Issuers must implement discrimination and harassment training programs for employees, conduct an annual survey of employees to determine whether employees feel safe, and establish an anonymous whistleblower tip line. &lt;/p&gt;
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