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PA SB36

PA SB36
Further providing for definitions, for wage rates and for collection of unpaid wages.


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Introduced
01/18/2023
In Committee
01/18/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending the act of December 17, 1959 (P.L.1913, No.694), entitled "An act prohibiting discrimination in rate of pay because of sex; conferring powers and imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and prescribing penalties," 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" (including fringe benefits and other compensation) and "comparable work" (work that requires substantially similar skill, effort, and responsibility). It also clarifies the factors employers can use to justify wage differentials between employees of different sexes, and allows the Attorney General to bring actions to collect unpaid wages on behalf of employees. The bill also specifies when a violation of the law occurs, for the purposes of the statute of limitations.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY (on 01/18/2023)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Gender, Identity and Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Labor and Employment
  • ‐ Fair Labor Standards

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