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SB 1636 Virginia Equal Pay Act; civil penalties.

Introduced by: Jennifer B. Boysko | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Virginia Equal Pay Act; civil penalties. Prohibits private employers from discriminating on the basis of membership in a protected class between employees in the payment of wages or other compensation for substantially similar work. The measure defines "protected class" as a group of persons distinguished by race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, political affiliation, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, or age. The measure also prohibits (i) discrimination between employees by providing less favorable employment opportunities; (ii) limiting an employee's right to discuss wages; (iii) infringement on an employee's right to not disclose wage or salary history; and (iv) retaliating against an employee. The bill also establishes criteria for when wage differentials between employees are permitted. Violations are subject to civil penalties.


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