Bill > S2172

This bill, titled the "End Pay Discrimination Through Information Act," aims to strengthen protections against pay discrimination by amending the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, a law that establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, and other labor standards. Specifically, it enhances the nonretaliation provisions, meaning it provides greater protection for employees who speak up about pay disparities. The bill clarifies that an employee is protected from retaliation if they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own wages or the wages of another employee. This protection applies even if the discussion or disclosure is part of an employer's internal investigation, as long as it's not to someone who already has access to that wage information, unless it's in response to a formal complaint or investigation. The bill also includes findings from Congress emphasizing the importance of equal pay for equal work and holding employers accountable for intentional sex-based discrimination.