Wages; limiting employees' sharing of information prohibited, civil penalty. (HB626)
Introduced By
Del. Hala Ayala (D-Woodbridge) with support from co-patrons Del. Lee Carter (D-Manassas), Del. Chris Hurst (D-Blacksburg), and Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-Arlington)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Limiting employees' sharing of wage information prohibited; civil penalty. Prohibits an employer from requiring, as a condition of employment, that an employee refrain from inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about the employee's own wages or about any other employee's wages. The measure also prohibits an employer from taking retaliatory action against an employee for sharing such information. Violations are subject to a civil penalty of $100. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/08/2018 | Committee |
01/08/2018 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18102161D |
01/08/2018 | Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor |
01/17/2018 | Assigned C & L sub: Subcommittee #2 |
02/06/2018 | Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (5-Y 3-N) |
02/07/2018 | Impact statement from DPB (HB626) |
02/13/2018 | Left in Commerce and Labor |