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PA SB421
PA SB421Further providing for definitions, for wage rates and for collection of unpaid wages.
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Introduced
03/14/2023
03/14/2023
In Committee
03/14/2023
03/14/2023
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 in Pennsylvania to further define key terms such as "wages" and "comparable work," clarify the factors that can justify wage differentials, prohibit employers from retaliating against employees for inquiring about or discussing wages, and expand the remedies available to employees who have been paid less than their counterparts for comparable work. The bill also extends the statute of limitations for bringing claims and allows the Attorney General to bring actions to collect unpaid wages on behalf of employees.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (15)
Steve Santarsiero (D)*,
Amanda Cappelletti (D),
Maria Collett (D),
Carolyn Comitta (D),
Jay Costa (D),
Jimmy Dillon (D),
Art Haywood (D),
Vincent Hughes (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 03/14/2023)
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=421 | 03/14/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billNbr=0421&pn=0406 | 03/14/2023 |
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