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Amend the bill in section 2 by striking out all of paragraph G (page 1, lines 9 to 13 in L.D.) and inserting the following:
 
‘G. Continued questioning by an investigator, employer or employer's representative of an employee after that employee requests that a representative of the employee's choice, including, but not limited to, a family member, friend or coworker, be present during the questioning and that request is denied; this paragraph applies, without limitation, to questions regarding the employee's ability to work and job modifications.’
 
SUMMARY
This amendment, which is the majority report of the Joint Standing Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development, clarifies that the representative requested by the employee can include a family member, friend or coworker.