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Paycheck Fairness Act: Equal Pay for Equal Work

This act aims to strengthen equal pay laws, ensuring women receive the same compensation as men for the same work. It introduces new rules to make it easier to pursue claims in cases of pay discrimination and increases wage transparency, which is intended to improve the financial security of families and women in retirement.
Key points
Easier legal action for sex-based pay discrimination, including the ability to seek compensatory and punitive damages.
Prohibition on employers asking about a job applicant's salary history to prevent perpetuating lower wages.
Enhanced protection for employees against retaliation for discussing or disclosing their wages.
Requirement for employers to collect compensation data, disaggregated by sex, race, and ethnic identity, to better identify disparities.
Negotiation skills training programs for women and girls, and public information campaigns on employee rights.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_205
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Process start date: 2021-02-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Paycheck Fairness Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_205.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Easier legal action for sex-based pay discrimination, including the ability to seek compensatory and punitive damages.
  • Prohibition on employers asking about a job applicant's salary history to prevent perpetuating lower wages.
  • Enhanced protection for employees against retaliation for discussing or disclosing their wages.
  • Requirement for employers to collect compensation data, disaggregated by sex, race, and ethnic identity, to better identify disparities.
  • Negotiation skills training programs for women and girls, and public information campaigns on employee rights.
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 Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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