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AL HB236
Bill
Status
1/15/2014
Primary Sponsor
Laura Hall
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Equal Pay Remedies and Enforcement Act to address wage disparities between men and women, and between minorities and non-minorities in Alabama.
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Creates a 9-member Equal Pay Commission with representatives from business, labor organizations, pay equity advocacy groups, and higher education/research institutions, appointed within 90 days of the act's effective date.
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Requires the commission to study the extent of wage disparities in public and private sectors, identify contributing factors including occupational segregation and lower wages for female-dominated work, and analyze economic consequences.
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Mandates the commission submit a report by the tenth legislative day of the 2015 Regular Session to the Speaker of the House for transmission to the Governor and Legislature, including study results and legislative and non-legislative recommendations.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Equal Pay Remedies and Enforcement Act, established, legislative findings regarding wage differentials between minorities and nonminorities and males and females, Equal Pay Commission established, members, duties, powers, report to Governor and Legislature
Employment
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Commerce and Small Business
1/15/2014