The Paycheck Fairness Act: Closing the Wage Gap Between Women and Men (S. 2199)
Do you support or oppose this bill?
What is S. 2199?
(Updated December 7, 2019)
Attempts to close the pay gap between women and men by more clearly defining what constitutes pay discrimination. Requires employers to demonstrate that wage differentials between women and men holding the same position and doing the same work stem from factors other than gender. Strengthens penalties for equal pay violations. Prohibits retaliation against workers who inquire about their employer's wage practices and/or disclose their own wages.
Argument in favor
Aids in battling gender discrimination in the workplace. Strengthens workers rights.
Argument opposed
Mandates federal oversight of private sector entities via data collection of wage-related information.
Impact
Impacts gender discrimination in the workplace and employee wages.
Cost of S. 2199
A CBO cost estimate is not available at this time.
Additional Info
Media:
ACLU: Paycheck Fairness Act Factsheet
HuffPo: Equal Pay by the Numbers
HuffPo: Senate Republicans Block Paycheck Fairness Act for Third Time
Of Note:
While better than the national average, the White House is guilty of gender discrimination as well, with female White House staffers making 12% less than men.
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