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Introduced
01/11/2019
01/11/2019
In Committee
01/11/2019
01/11/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act amending the act of December 17, 1959 (P.L.1913, No.694), known as the Equal Pay Law, further providing for wage rates and for collection of unpaid wages.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Equal Pay Law to further provide for wage rates and collection of unpaid wages. It prohibits employers from restricting employees' ability to inquire about, discuss, or disclose wage information, and from relying on applicants' wage history in determining wages. The bill also expands remedies for violations, including the ability for the Attorney General to bring enforcement actions and for employees to recover compensatory and punitive damages, attorney's fees, and other appropriate relief.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (8)
Judy Schwank (D)*,
Jim Brewster (D),
Jay Costa (D),
Lawrence Farnese (D),
Art Haywood (D),
Vincent Hughes (D),
Tina Tartaglione (D),
John Yudichak (I),
Last Action
Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY (on 01/11/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2019&sind=0&body=S&type=B&bn=38 | 01/12/2019 |
| Bill | http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2019&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billNbr=0038&pn=0015 | 01/12/2019 |
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