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PA HB821
PA HB821Further providing for definitions and for wage rates; providing for additional violations; and further providing for collection of unpaid wages and for penalties.
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Introduced
03/08/2021
03/08/2021
In Committee
03/08/2021
03/08/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022
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 and for wage rates; providing for additional violations; and further providing for collection of unpaid wages and for penalties.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Equal Pay Law to further define terms like "comparable work" and "working conditions," prohibit employers from relying on or requesting prior wage history, and increase penalties for violations. It also expands the available relief for violations to include liquidated, punitive, and other damages, as well as reinstatement and promotion. The bill aims to enhance protections against pay discrimination based on sex, race, or ethnicity.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (33)
Donna Bullock (D)*,
Joe Ciresi (D),
Mary Jo Daley (D),
Tina Davis (D),
Dan Deasy (D),
Anthony DeLuca (D),
John Galloway (D),
Nancy Guenst (D),
Manny Guzman (D),
Liz Hanbidge (D),
Jordan Harris (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Mary Isaacson (D),
Emily Kinkead (D),
Stephen Kinsey (D),
Bridget Kosierowski (D),
Rick Krajewski (D),
Summer Lee (D),
Joanna McClinton (D),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Napoleon Nelson (D),
Jenn O'Mara (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
Eddie Pashinski (D),
Chris Rabb (D),
Mark Rozzi (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Christina Sappey (D),
Pete Schweyer (D),
Melissa Shusterman (D),
Dan Williams (D),
Michael Zabel (D),
Last Action
Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY (on 03/08/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2021&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=821 | 03/06/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2021&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=0821&pn=0803 | 03/09/2021 |
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