A bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and to modify the operation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful under such Acts occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to the discriminatory compensation decision or other practice, and for other purposes.

Overview Sponsor: Sen. Barbara Mikulski [D-MD]show cosponsors (54) Cosponsors: Daniel Akaka [D-HI] Evan Bayh [D-IN] Mark Begich [D-AK] Jeff Bingaman [D-NM] Barbara Boxer [D-CA] Sherrod Brown [D-OH] Robert Byrd [D-WV] Maria Cantwell [D-WA] Benjamin Cardin [D-MD] Thomas Carper [D-DE] Robert Casey [D-PA] Hillary Clinton [D-NY] Christopher Dodd [D-CT] Byron Dorgan [D-ND] Richard Durbin [D-IL] Russell Feingold [D-WI] Dianne Feinstein [D-CA] Kay Hagan [D-NC] Thomas Harkin [D-IA] Daniel Inouye [D-HI] Tim Johnson [D-SD] Edward Kaufman [D-DE] Edward Kennedy [D-MA] John Kerry [D-MA] Amy Klobuchar [D-MN] Herbert Kohl [D-WI] Mary Landrieu [D-LA] Frank Lautenberg [D-NJ] Patrick Leahy [D-VT] Carl Levin [D-MI] Joseph Lieberman [I-CT] Blanche Lincoln [D-AR] Claire McCaskill [D-MO] Robert Menéndez [D-NJ] Jeff Merkley [D-OR] Patty Murray [D-WA] Bill Nelson [D-FL] Mark Pryor [D-AR] John Reed [D-RI] Harry Reid [D-NV] John Rockefeller [D-WV] Ken Salazar [D-CO] Bernard Sanders [I-VT] Charles Schumer [D-NY] Jeanne Shaheen [D-NH] Olympia Snowe [R-ME] Debbie Ann Stabenow [D-MI] Jon Tester [D-MT] Mark Udall [D-CO] Tom Udall [D-NM] Mark Warner [D-VA] Jim Webb [D-VA] Sheldon Whitehouse [D-RI] Ron Wyden [D-OR] Text: Summary | Full Text Status: Introduced Jan 8, 2009 Reported by Committee Jan 9, 2009 Amendments (13 proposed) View Amendments Passed Senate Jan 22, 2009 Passed House Jan 27, 2009 Signed by President Jan 29, 2009 This bill has become law. It was signed by Barack Obama. [Last Updated: Nov 14, 2009 6:12AM] Last Action: Jan 29, 2009: Became Public Law No: 111-2. Related: See the Related Legislation page for other bills related to this one and a list of subject terms that have been applied to this bill. Sometimes the text of one bill or resolution is incorporated into another, and in those cases the original bill or resolution, as it would appear here, would seem to be abandoned. Votes: Jan 22, 2009: This bill passed in the Senate by roll call vote. The totals were 61 Ayes, 36 Nays, 1 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details. You are not tracking any senators or representatives. To see their votes here, look up a Member of Congress. Jan 27, 2009: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote. The totals were 250 Ayes, 177 Nays, 6 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details. You are not tracking any senators or representatives. To see their votes here, look up a Member of Congress. View all 11 votes on this bill.

Question & Answer Can you answer any of these questions posed by other users? Think of it as a civic good deed. See 3 more questions posed on this topic or submit your own question on the Q&A page. Enter your question. Tips: Be clear and precise. No abbreviations. Don't ask about the status of this bill or when it will be voted on (other users are not likely to know). Don't ask a loaded question or for individual advice: Your question will be rejected. After submitting your question it will be reviewed, and if approved will appear here. May 14, 2009 3:46 AM - I am a social worker in california and my employer said i will not get a raise because only the licensed LCSW get a raise not the un-licensed. the law in california said the MSW do not have to be licensed only a private setting. I was done wrong right just like the lilly ledbetter law? - Answer it! Add another answer. Answer This Question Tips: Reference the text of the bill when possible --- answers with unsourced facts may be rejected. Don't be inflammatory --- it will be edited out! Don't use abbreviations, but stay concise and on-point. Oct 15, 2009 9:46 PM - Can an employer choose certain employees to act in a temporary higher graded position, but deny one employee with more seniority but equivalent experience? - Read Answers Answered by a visitor on Oct 21, 2009 2:25 PM - Yes they can. The employer pays the employee. If they want to pay a chimp to be an actor in a commercial instead of a member of the actor's union they are able to do so. After all, its the employer's money that they are paying for a service. If you work in the mail room for 40 years for a company does not give you the right to have the job just because the employer has employed you for 40 years? 40 years does not make you entitled to anything. Your job performance most likely will be key in getting promoted and if you are not promoted yet then your performance is lacking. review your employee handbook or ask for an evaluation BEFORE the boss gives you one. Do extra work, look to save money for the company. This will get you promoted. Add another answer. Answer This Question Tips: Reference the text of the bill when possible --- answers with unsourced facts may be rejected. Don't be inflammatory --- it will be edited out! Don't use abbreviations, but stay concise and on-point. and 3 more questions.

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