Bill > SB642

This bill amends California labor laws to strengthen protections against wage discrimination, specifically focusing on pay equity across sex and expanding provisions related to wage transparency. The bill revises the definition of "pay scale" to mean a good faith estimate of the expected wage range an employer reasonably expects to pay for a position, and modifies language around wage discrimination to prohibit paying employees of different sexes differently for substantially similar work. It extends the statute of limitations for wage discrimination claims to three years and allows employees to seek relief for up to six years of wage disparities. The bill also clarifies that a cause of action for wage discrimination can occur when an unlawful compensation decision is adopted, when an individual becomes subject to such a decision, or when an individual is affected by its application. Additionally, the bill requires employers with 15 or more employees to include pay scales in job postings and provide pay scale information to job applicants and current employees upon request. The legislation defines key terms like "wages," "wage rates," and "sex" specifically for these provisions, and ensures that employers cannot retaliate against employees who seek to enforce these wage transparency and equity rights.

Budget and Finance, Justice, Labor and Employment

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