HB 2826
Creating the Katherine Johnson and Dorothy Vaughan Fair Pay Act
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
House Bill 2826, the Katherine Johnson and Dorothy Vaughan Fair Pay Act, aims to promote pay transparency and equity in West Virginia. It grants applicants and employees the right to inquire about wages, benefits, and compensation, and requires employers to provide this information upon request. The bill also prohibits employers from retaliating against employees for discussing wages and establishes a legal cause of action for violations of these rights.
Key provisions
- Applicants and employees can inquire about the wages, benefits, and compensation offered for a job.
- Employers must provide a wage range to applicants before an interview.
- Employers cannot retaliate against employees for discussing their wages.
- Employees can inquire about the wages of other employees if that information has been voluntarily disclosed.
- Employers cannot prohibit employees from discussing or disclosing their wages.
- The bill establishes a legal remedy for violations of pay transparency rights.
- Employers can rely on voluntarily provided wage history to support a higher initial wage offer.
- The bill defines ‘employee’ and ‘employer’ for the purposes of the legislation.
Who is affected
- Job applicants
- Employees
- Employers
- West Virginia residents
- Businesses operating in West Virginia
Notable changes
- The bill introduces a legal framework for pay transparency in West Virginia.
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