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Introduced
02/10/2021
02/10/2021
In Committee
06/25/2021
06/25/2021
Crossed Over
07/01/2021
07/01/2021
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/06/2021
07/06/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would comprehensively address wage discrimination, based on religion, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age or country of origin by expanding employee protections and the scope of the remedies available to employees who have experienced wage discrimination. This act would take effect on January 1, 2023.
AI Summary
This bill comprehensively addresses wage discrimination based on religion, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, or country of origin. It expands employee protections and the scope of remedies available to employees who have experienced wage discrimination. The bill takes effect on January 1, 2023 and includes provisions related to definitions, prohibited wage differentials, enforcement, liability, penalties, wage history and wage range requirements, regulations, and an affirmative defense for employers who conduct self-evaluations and eliminate unlawful wage differentials.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (10)
Cynthia Coyne (D)*,
Alana DiMario (D)*,
Hanna Gallo (D)*,
Gayle Goldin (D)*,
Maryellen Goodwin (D)*,
Tiara Mack (D)*,
Cynthia Mendes (D)*,
Joshua Miller (D)*,
Dominick Ruggerio (D)*,
Bridget Valverde (D)*,
Last Action
Signed by Governor (on 07/06/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText21/SenateText21/S0270A.pdf |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText21/SenateText21/S0270.pdf |
| BillText | http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/BillText21/SenateText21/S0270.pdf |
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