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Wage Theft Prevention and Recovery Act of 2022

This act aims to better protect employees from unfair wage practices. It introduces new rules for disclosing employment terms, providing regular pay stubs, and ensuring timely final payments after employment ends. It also increases penalties for employers who violate these rules and makes it easier for employees to recover stolen wages.
Key points
Employers must provide employees with detailed information about their pay and employment classification at the start of employment and whenever changes occur.
Employees will receive regular pay stubs with comprehensive details on earnings, hours worked, and deductions.
Upon termination of employment, employers must make all final payments within 14 days, or face additional penalties.
The act increases financial penalties for employers violating wage laws and makes it easier for employees to claim damages, including interest and triple damages in some cases.
The statute of limitations for wage claims is extended from 2 to 4 years, and from 3 to 5 years for willful violations.
A grant program is established to support organizations assisting employees and employers with wage law compliance and wage recovery.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7701
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Process start date: 2022-05-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7701.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-05-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Employers must provide employees with detailed information about their pay and employment classification at the start of employment and whenever changes occur.
  • Employees will receive regular pay stubs with comprehensive details on earnings, hours worked, and deductions.
  • Upon termination of employment, employers must make all final payments within 14 days, or face additional penalties.
  • The act increases financial penalties for employers violating wage laws and makes it easier for employees to claim damages, including interest and triple damages in some cases.
  • The statute of limitations for wage claims is extended from 2 to 4 years, and from 3 to 5 years for willful violations.
  • A grant program is established to support organizations assisting employees and employers with wage law compliance and wage recovery.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 388.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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