Fair Pay Act: Ending Wage Discrimination by Sex, Race, Origin
This act aims to ensure equal pay for equivalent work, regardless of sex, race, or national origin. It introduces new rules to reduce wage gaps and increase pay transparency, potentially improving the financial situation for many families. Employers will need to prove that pay differences are based on legitimate factors, not discrimination.
Key points
Prohibition of wage discrimination: Employers cannot pay less for equivalent work based on sex, race, or national origin.
Pay transparency: Employees can freely discuss their wages without fear of retaliation.
Increased employer accountability: Companies must keep detailed pay records and justify wage differences.
New legal remedies: Aggrieved employees can seek compensatory and punitive damages, and file class action lawsuits.
Support for small businesses: Smaller businesses will have simplified reporting requirements for wages.
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