This bill proposes significant updates to current employment statutes regarding wage transparency and discrimination. It introduces new provisions that prohibit employers from requiring employees to keep their wage information confidential, retaliating against employees for discussing wages, and inquiring about a prospective employee's salary history before making a job offer. Additionally, it establishes penalties for violations, including civil penalties and the potential for employees to seek damages and injunctive relief. The bill also mandates that employers include information about these rights in employee handbooks.

Furthermore, the bill amends existing statutes to clarify that wage discrimination based on sex is not permissible and that employers cannot use prior wage history as a defense in discrimination claims. It extends the time frame for employees to file claims from six months to one year and specifies that the burden of proof lies with the claimant to demonstrate that wage differences are based on sex rather than other factors. Overall, these changes aim to enhance wage equity and protect employees' rights in the workplace.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 23-207, 23-341, 41-1469