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Program to Help Workers Recover Unpaid Wages and Overtime

This act establishes a program to help employees recover unpaid minimum wages or overtime. Companies can voluntarily participate to self-audit and correct payroll errors, avoiding lengthy legal disputes. This allows employees to receive their owed money faster, and companies to more easily settle their obligations.
Key points
Employees can recover unpaid wages and overtime faster through voluntary company audits.
Companies that self-report and correct payroll errors can avoid lengthy legal proceedings.
Participation in the program is voluntary for companies and requires meeting good faith conditions, such as no ongoing lawsuits.
An employee who accepts a settlement waives their right to sue for that specific claim, but can decline the offer and pursue legal action.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2267
Sponsor: Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]
Process start date: 2025-07-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_2267.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-07-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Employees can recover unpaid wages and overtime faster through voluntary company audits.
  • Companies that self-report and correct payroll errors can avoid lengthy legal proceedings.
  • Participation in the program is voluntary for companies and requires meeting good faith conditions, such as no ongoing lawsuits.
  • An employee who accepts a settlement waives their right to sue for that specific claim, but can decline the offer and pursue legal action.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT].

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 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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