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SC S0514

SC S0514
Act to Etablish Pay Equity


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Introduced
02/03/2021
In Committee
02/03/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/12/2022

Introduced Session

124th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Enact The "act To Establish Pay Equity"; To Amend Title 41 Of The 1976 Code, Relating To Labor And Employment, By Adding Chapter 11, To Provide That No Employer Shall Pay Wages To Any Employee At A Rate Less Than The Rate Paid To Employees Of Another Race, Religion, Color, Sex, Including Gender Identity And Sexual Orientation, Age, National Origin, Or Disability Status For Comparable Work And To Provide Exceptions, To Provide That Certain Employment Practices Relating To Requests For The Disclosure Of Wages Are Unlawful And To Provide Exceptions, To Provide That A Civil Action Asserting A Violation May Be Maintained Against Any Employer In Any Court Of Competent Jurisdiction And To Provide For The Recovery Of Unpaid Wages And Damages, To Provide Penalties For An Employer Who Violates The Act To Establish Pay Equity, To Provide That The Department Of Labor, Licensing And Regulation Shall Have The Authority To Investigate Violations And To Bring Action, To Provide That Every Employer Shall Post Certain Information In A Conspicuous Place, And To Define Necessary Terms.

AI Summary

This bill, the "Act to Establish Pay Equity," aims to eliminate wage discrimination in South Carolina. It prohibits employers from paying employees at a lower rate based on their race, religion, color, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), age, national origin, or disability status for comparable work. The bill also makes certain employment practices related to wage disclosure and salary history unlawful. It allows employees or applicants to file civil actions against employers for violations and provides for the recovery of unpaid wages, damages, and penalties. The Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation is authorized to investigate violations and bring enforcement actions.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry (on 02/03/2021)

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