Employment Non-Discrimination Act
The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) is like a set of rules that grown-ups made to make sure that everyone has a fair chance to get a job. These rules say that a person cannot be treated differently or unfairly just because they are different from other people in certain ways. For example, a person cannot be fired or not hired just because of their race, religion, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation.
Imagine you and your friends are playing a game where you take turns picking new friends to join in. You wouldn't want to pick someone just because they look like you or have the same favorite color as you. That wouldn't be fair. You would want to give everyone a fair chance to join in and play with you.
The same idea applies to jobs. Everyone deserves a fair chance to apply for a job, interview for a job, and be considered for a job based on their skills and abilities, not just their appearance or personal characteristics. The Employment Non-Discrimination Act helps to make sure that everyone is treated fairly when it comes to getting a job.
Imagine you and your friends are playing a game where you take turns picking new friends to join in. You wouldn't want to pick someone just because they look like you or have the same favorite color as you. That wouldn't be fair. You would want to give everyone a fair chance to join in and play with you.
The same idea applies to jobs. Everyone deserves a fair chance to apply for a job, interview for a job, and be considered for a job based on their skills and abilities, not just their appearance or personal characteristics. The Employment Non-Discrimination Act helps to make sure that everyone is treated fairly when it comes to getting a job.