PA HB630

Expands Pennsylvania's Equal Pay Law to prohibit wage discrimination based on sex, race, or ethnicity for "comparable work" (substantially similar skill, effort, responsibility, and working conditions), replacing the previous "equal work" standard

Prohibits employers from asking about or relying on a job applicant's wage history, requiring employees to keep wage discussions confidential, or retaliating against employees who discuss wages or file complaints

Requires employers to include expected compensation or salary range in all public job postings and to provide this information to applicants upon request

Increases penalties from $50-$200 to $2,500-$5,000 per violation, extends the statute of limitations from two to three years, and adds punitive damages for intentional violations plus eligibility for reinstatement and promotion

Establishes the Equal Pay Enforcement Fund in the State Treasury to receive collected fines and fund ongoing enforcement by the Department of Labor and Industry, with the act taking effect one year after enactment