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• Introduced by Rep. Fred Miller (D) on August 23, 2007, to increase to $50,000 the fine for a third violation by an employer who pays different wages to men and women who are “similarly employed.” Under current law, wage discrimination is a misdemeanor, and the bill establishes the penalty for a first or second violation at a $500 fine and up to 90 days in jail.
  • Referred to the House Labor Committee on August 23, 2007.