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PA SB36
PA SB36Further providing for definitions, for wage rates and for collection of unpaid wages.
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Introduced
01/18/2023
01/18/2023
In Committee
01/18/2023
01/18/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
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)
Tina Tartaglione (D)*,
Amanda Cappelletti (D),
Maria Collett (D),
Carolyn Comitta (D),
Jay Costa (D),
Jimmy Dillon (D),
Wayne Fontana (D),
Art Haywood (D),
Vincent Hughes (D),
John Kane (D),
Tim Kearney (D),
Steve Santarsiero (D),
Judy Schwank (D),
Sharif Street (D),
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
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2023&sind=0&body=S&type=B&bn=36 | 01/18/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billNbr=0036&pn=0049 | 01/18/2023 |
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