HB17
Type: B Origin: House USA Comments: 0

Paycheck Fairness Act

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The Paycheck Fairness Act is a federal bill aimed at addressing gender-based pay disparities in the workplace. It seeks to strengthen the Equal Pay Act of 1963 by prohibiting employers from retaliating against workers who discuss or disclose their wages, requiring employers to justify pay differences based on legitimate factors other than sex, and increasing penalties for violations of equal pay laws. The bill also includes provisions for enhanced enforcement mechanisms and data collection to monitor pay disparities. If enacted, the Paycheck Fairness Act could lead to greater transparency in wage practices, reduce gender-based pay discrimination, and promote more equitable compensation for all employees.

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  • 2023-03-10: Introduced in House

  • 2023-03-10: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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