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PA SB547
PA SB547Further providing for definitions, for wage rates and for collection of unpaid wages.
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Introduced
04/09/2021
04/09/2021
In Committee
04/09/2021
04/09/2021
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, for wage rates and for collection of unpaid wages.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Equal Pay Law to further define key terms like "wages" and "comparable work," prohibit employers from retaliating against employees who discuss or disclose wage information, and modify the collection of unpaid wages and damages process. It provides an affirmative defense for employers if wage differences are based on seniority, merit, productivity, or other non-gender factors. The bill also extends the statute of limitations for wage discrimination claims from 2 to 3 years for willful violations.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (13)
Steve Santarsiero (D)*,
Amanda Cappelletti (D),
Maria Collett (D),
Carolyn Comitta (D),
Jay Costa (D),
Wayne Fontana (D),
John Kane (D),
Tim Kearney (D),
Katie Muth (D),
Judy Schwank (D),
Sharif Street (D),
Tina Tartaglione (D),
Lindsey Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY (on 04/09/2021)
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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=S&type=B&bn=547 | 04/10/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2021&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billNbr=0547&pn=0565 | 04/10/2021 |
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