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NY S05480
Bill
Status
5/11/2009
Primary Sponsor
Liz Krueger
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AI Summary
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Establishes that it is unlawful discrimination for New York public employers to pay employees of different sexes differently for work of comparable worth, measured by skill, effort, responsibility, and working conditions
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Allows compensation differences that are based on bona fide seniority systems
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Prohibits public employers from reducing any employee's compensation to achieve compliance with this provision
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Provides a three-year grace period beginning on the effective date for employers to implement a compliance plan, during which violations are not prosecutable
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Voids any employee agreement to accept compensation below what is entitled under this section and does not diminish rights under existing collective bargaining agreements
Legislative Description
Makes it a discriminatory practice for public employers to compensate employees of different sexes differently for work that is of comparable worth; makes exception for seniority system; prohibits reducing anyone's compensation to conform with this provision; provides three years for a compliance plan.
Last Action
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
6/15/2010