An Act amending the act of December 17, 1959 (P.L.1913, No.694), known as the Equal Pay Law, further providing for title of act and for definitions; providing for disclosure of wage and benefit information; further providing for penalties; and imposing penalties for nondisclosure of wage and benefit information.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s Equal Pay Law to require employers to disclose detailed information about wages, benefits, and job listings to prospective employees. Specifically, employers with 15 or more employees must include information about medical, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance, retirement plans, and any lack of benefits in job postings and employment offers. The bill also establishes penalties for failing to disclose this information and for retaliating against employees who report wage discrimination.
Key provisions
- Requires employers with 15 or more employees to disclose wage and benefit information in job listings and employment offers.
- Specifies detailed information that must be included in wage and benefit disclosures, covering medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, and the absence of benefits.
- Establishes penalties for employers who fail to comply with disclosure requirements.
- Creates a process for reporting suspected violations of the law.
- Defines key terms such as ‘covered employer,’ ‘job listing,’ and ‘prospective employee.’
- Addresses penalties for nondisclosure of wage and benefit information.
- Allows for a grace period for first-time violations with corrective action.
Who is affected
- Employers (specifically those with 15 or more employees)
- Job seekers and prospective employees
- The Department of Labor and Industry
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Benjamin Sanchez
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