Pennsylvania SB889 amends the Equal Pay Law to clarify wage definitions, prohibit wage discrimination, and enhance wage collection mechanisms.
Pennsylvania SB889 amends the Equal Pay Law to redefine "employee" to include those employed by the Commonwealth and its political subdivisions. It prohibits employers from paying different wages based on sex and mandates equal pay for comparable work. Employers are barred from inquiring about or relying on an employee's wage history, except under specific conditions. The bill also outlines the legal remedies available to employees, including compensatory damages, attorney fees, and punitive damages for intentional violations.
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