2021 House Bill 4587

Increase wage discrimination penalty

Introduced in the House

March 24, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Angela Witwer (D-71)

To authorize penalties of between $500 and $20,000 depending on the number of employees for an employer who pays different wages to men and women who are “similarly employed.” This is part of a Democratic pay equity package comprised of House Bills 4576 to 4687.

Referred to the Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent