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Wage Equity Act 2023: New Pay Rules and Worker Protection

This act aims to strengthen wage equality laws to prevent gender-based discrimination. It introduces new rules regarding salary history and allows employees to freely discuss their wages. The goal is to ensure all employees are fairly compensated for the same work, regardless of gender.
Key points
No Salary History Questions: Employers cannot ask about your past wages or use them to set new pay, unless you voluntarily disclose them.
Freedom to Discuss Wages: You can freely talk about your earnings with other employees and ask your employer about pay differences, without fear of negative consequences.
Company Wage Audits: Companies can conduct internal audits to check for gender-based pay differences. If they fix identified issues, they may be protected from certain lawsuits.
Educational Programs: Programs will be established to help people, especially women and girls, learn wage negotiation skills to better navigate the job market.
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Print number: 118_HR_5053
Sponsor: Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]
Process start date: 2023-07-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Wage Equity Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5053.

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 2023-07-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • No Salary History Questions: Employers cannot ask about your past wages or use them to set new pay, unless you voluntarily disclose them.
  • Freedom to Discuss Wages: You can freely talk about your earnings with other employees and ask your employer about pay differences, without fear of negative consequences.
  • Company Wage Audits: Companies can conduct internal audits to check for gender-based pay differences. If they fix identified issues, they may be protected from certain lawsuits.
  • Educational Programs: Programs will be established to help people, especially women and girls, learn wage negotiation skills to better navigate the job market.
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. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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