A bill to create the state’s first Fair Employment Practices Commission has been signed into law by Gov. Otto Kerner.
The measure provides for a graduated series of widening coverages starting with employers of 100 or more persons and labor unions with 100 or more members. On July 1, 1963, coverage will automatically be extended to employers and unions with 75 workers or members and on July 1,1965, the law will again be extended to cover 50 or more employees and union members.
The five-man commission will have authority to hear charges of discrimination in employment arising because of race, creed or color. The commission will have the power to issue subpoenas, conduct hearings and issue cease and desist orders.
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