Nonpayment of wages; discriminatory actions prohibited. (HB2363)
Introduced By
Del. Jay Leftwich (R-Chesapeake)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Nonpayment of wages; discriminatory actions prohibited. Prohibits an employer from discharging or otherwise discriminating against an employee because such employee has filed any complaint or instituted or caused to be instituted any proceeding related to the failure to pay wages, or has testified or is about to testify in any such proceeding. The measure authorizes the Commissioner of Labor and Industry to institute proceedings against an employer who has taken such prohibited discriminatory action. Available remedies include reinstatement of the employee, recovery of lost wages, and liquidated damages. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/08/2019 | Committee |
01/08/2019 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19102357D |
01/08/2019 | Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor |
01/15/2019 | Assigned C & L sub: Subcommittee #1 |
01/29/2019 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (4-Y 0-N) |
02/05/2019 | Left in Commerce and Labor |