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Synopsis As Introduced Amends the Equal Pay Act of 2003. Provides that the Act applies to all employers rather than only those with more than 3 employees. Increases the maximum civil penalty for all violations of the Act or a rule from $2,500 to $5,000.
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Changes the manner of imposing penalties. Provides that employers with fewer than 4 employees are subject to penalties ranging from $500 for a first offense to $5,000 for a third or subsequent offense. Provides that employers with 4 or more employees are subject to penalties ranging from $2,500 for a first offense to $5,000 for a third or subsequent offense.
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