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PA SB186

PA SB186
Further providing for definitions, for wage rates and for collection of unpaid wages.


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Introduced
02/10/2021
In Committee
02/10/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 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 definitions, for wage rates and for collection of unpaid wages.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Equal Pay Law to further define key terms, such as "wages," "comparable work," and "working conditions." It also updates the provisions on wage rates, prohibiting employers from discriminating based on sex when paying wages for comparable work, with limited exceptions. Additionally, the bill allows the Attorney General to bring actions to collect unpaid wages on behalf of employees, and extends the statute of limitations for filing such claims.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY (on 02/10/2021)

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