Paycheck Fairness Act: Ensuring Equal Pay for Women
This act aims to ensure women receive equal pay for equal work. It introduces new rules to make it easier to pursue claims of pay discrimination and increases penalties for employers who violate the law. Additionally, the act prohibits employers from asking about salary history, which helps prevent perpetuating pay gaps.
Key points
Strengthened equal pay rules: Employers must prove pay differences are due to legitimate factors, not sex.
Protection against retaliation: Employees can freely discuss their wages without fear of negative consequences.
Increased penalties for pay discrimination: Employers who discriminate may face higher damages, including punitive damages.
Ban on salary history inquiries: Employers cannot ask about a candidate's past wages, aiming to prevent the perpetuation of low pay.
Training and research: The act provides for negotiation skills training programs and research into the causes of pay disparities.
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