S. 1087 (110th): Fair Pay Act of 2007

Introduced:
Apr 11, 2007 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Sen. Thomas “Tom” Harkin [D-IA]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
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This bill was re-introduced as S. 904 (111th) on Apr 28, 2009.

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Status

This bill was introduced on April 11, 2007, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Apr 11, 2007
Referred to Committee Apr 11, 2007
Cosponsors
16 cosponsors (15D, 1I) (show)
Committees

Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

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Full Title

A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages on account of sex, race, or national origin, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Apr 11, 2007.
17 pages

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4/11/2007--Introduced.
Fair Pay Act of 2007 - Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages on account of sex, race, or national origin.
(Allows payment of different wages under seniority systems, merit systems, systems that measure earnings by quantity or quality of production, or differentials based on bona fide factors that the employer demonstrates are job-related or further legitimate business interests.) Prohibits the discharge of or any other discrimination against an individual for opposing any act or practice made unlawful by this Act, or for assisting in an investigation or proceeding under it.
Directs courts, in any action brought under this Act for violation of such prohibition, to allow expert fees as part of the costs awarded to prevailing plaintiffs.
Allows any such action to be maintained as a class action.
Directs the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to:
(1) undertake studies and provide information and technical assistance to employers, labor organizations, and the general public concerning effective means available to implement this Act; and
(2) carry on a continuing program of research, education, and technical assistance with specified components related to the purposes of this Act. Makes conforming amendments relating to congressional and executive branch employees to the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 and the Presidential and Executive Office Accountability Act.

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