Delaware employers would face limits on political questions and job decisions

Employers would generally be barred from refusing to hire, firing, or otherwise treating someone worse because of political ties, voting history, or donations. The rule covers hiring, firing, pay, and other working conditions. Donations include those to candidates and political committees. An employer may require a political affiliation or preference for a job if it shows the work furthers a particular political purpose. An exception also applies when state or federal law requires workers to disclose donations to an employer that must report them.

Employers would generally be barred from asking workers or job applicants about their political choices. The questions cover party ties, voting history, and donations to candidates or political committees. An employer may ask about political affiliation or preference if it shows the job furthers a particular political purpose. An exception also applies when state or federal law requires workers to disclose donations to an employer that must report them.