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US HR2242

US HR2242
Pay Equity for All Act of 2021


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Introduced
03/26/2021
In Committee
03/26/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit certain practices by employers relating to restrictions on discussion of employees’ and prospective employees’ salary and benefit history, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Pay Equity for All Act of 2021, amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit employers from relying on a prospective employee's salary history when considering them for employment or determining their wages. Employers are also prohibited from seeking a prospective employee's salary history, except to confirm a higher wage offer made by the employee. The bill establishes civil penalties for violations and allows employees or prospective employees to seek damages and attorneys' fees. These provisions aim to prevent employers from using salary history to perpetuate pay inequities, particularly for women and minorities.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 03/26/2021)

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