Paycheck Fairness Act

Hozzl · 2025-04-03T17:13:14Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1115 Paycheck Fairness Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Labor and Employment. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/3/2025, 5:13 PM

Summary of Bill S 1115

Bill 119 s 1115, also known as the Paycheck Fairness Act, aims to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 in order to provide better remedies for individuals who have experienced discrimination in their wages based on their gender. The bill seeks to address the gender pay gap by ensuring that employees are paid fairly and equally for their work, regardless of their gender.

Specifically, the Paycheck Fairness Act would require employers to prove that any pay disparities between male and female employees are based on legitimate factors such as education, experience, or performance, rather than gender. It would also prohibit employers from retaliating against employees who discuss or inquire about their wages, in an effort to promote transparency and accountability in pay practices.

Additionally, the bill would enhance the enforcement mechanisms available to individuals who have experienced wage discrimination. It would allow for the recovery of compensatory and punitive damages in cases of wage discrimination, as well as strengthen the ability of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to investigate and enforce violations of the law. Overall, the Paycheck Fairness Act seeks to address the systemic issue of gender-based wage discrimination and provide more effective remedies for victims of such discrimination. By promoting equal pay for equal work, the bill aims to create a more fair and equitable workplace for all employees.

Current Status of Bill S 1115

Bill S 1115 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 25, 2025. Bill S 1115 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 25, 2025. Bill S 1115's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 25, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1115

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1115

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Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1115

A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes.A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes.

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