On November 10, 2009, the Salt Lake City Council passed an ordinance banning certain employers from discriminating against employees or job applicants "because of a person's sexual orientation or gender identity." The ordinance does not give an employee a private right of action against an employer but permits a person to file a complaint with the City Administrator. After an investigation and conciliation efforts, the City can decide to file a claim against an employer found to have violated the ordinance. Employers of 50 or fewer employees are subject to a $500 fine while employer of 51 or more employee are subject to a $1000 fine for violations of the ordinance.Labels: Discrimination, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation