Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T16:05:31Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 122 Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Labor and Employment. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 4:05 PM

Summary of Bill S 122

Bill 118 s 122, also known as the Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to protect workers from wage theft and ensure that they receive the pay they have earned.

The bill includes several key provisions to achieve this goal. First, it requires employers to provide detailed pay stubs to their employees, outlining the hours worked, wages earned, and any deductions taken from their pay. This transparency is intended to prevent employers from underpaying their workers or withholding wages.

Additionally, the bill strengthens enforcement mechanisms to hold employers accountable for wage theft. It increases penalties for violations of wage and hour laws, such as failing to pay minimum wage or overtime, and provides additional resources for the Department of Labor to investigate and prosecute cases of wage theft. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to protect workers who report wage theft or other labor violations. It prohibits retaliation against employees who speak out about unfair pay practices and establishes a process for workers to file complaints and seek restitution for unpaid wages. Overall, the Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act of 2023 aims to promote fair and just compensation for workers and ensure that they are able to receive the wages they have rightfully earned. It is currently under review in Congress and may undergo further revisions before being voted on.

Congressional Summary of S 122

Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act of 2023

This bill reestablishes the Payroll Audit Independent Determination program, which is administered by the Department of Labor and allows employers to self-report federal minimum wage and overtime compensation violations as an alternative to litigation.

Employers may apply to the program by submitting certain information from a self-audit that includes calculations of any unpaid minimum or overtime wages. Labor must verify the calculations and, if the application is approved, supervise a settlement with affected employees that provides payment of any unpaid wages. Employees who accept a settlement under the program waive their private right of action to recover the unpaid wages provided under the settlement.

Current Status of Bill S 122

Bill S 122 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 26, 2023. Bill S 122 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 26, 2023. Bill S 122's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of January 26, 2023