This bill proposes several updates to current statutes regarding employment practices, specifically focusing on 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 wage history before making a job offer. Additionally, it mandates that employers include information about these rights in employee handbooks and allows employees to file civil actions against employers for violations, with potential remedies including reinstatement and recovery of unpaid wages.

The bill also amends existing language related to wage discrimination, clarifying that employers cannot use an employee's prior wage history as a defense in discrimination claims. It extends the statute of limitations for filing claims from six months to one year and specifies that the burden of proof lies with the claimant to demonstrate that wage differentials are based on sex rather than other factors. Overall, the proposed changes aim to enhance wage equity and protect employees' rights in the workplace.

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