HB 5116
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
This bill, the Katherine Johnson and Dorothy Vaughan Fair Pay Act, aims to increase pay transparency and protect workers’ rights in West Virginia. It establishes a process for applicants to inquire about wage ranges for job positions and prohibits employers from retaliating against employees or applicants for seeking this information. The act also grants employees the right to inquire about the wages of other employees and to discuss their own compensation without employer restrictions.
Key provisions
- Employers must provide wage ranges to applicants for employment.
- Employers cannot retaliate against applicants or employees for inquiring about wages.
- Employees can inquire about the wages of other employees if that information has been voluntarily disclosed.
- Employers cannot require employees to sign waivers preventing wage discussion.
- Employees have the right to discuss their own wages without employer restrictions.
- The bill establishes a cause of action for violations of the act.
- Successful plaintiffs in a lawsuit can recover compensatory damages, attorney fees, and injunctive relief.
- The act is named in honor of Katherine Johnson and Dorothy Vaughan.
Who is affected
- Job applicants
- Employees
- Employers
- West Virginia residents
- The labor market in West Virginia
Notable changes
- Requires employers to provide wage ranges to applicants.
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