2017 Senate Bill 720

Increase “wage theft” penalties

Introduced in the Senate

Dec. 12, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Steve Bieda (D-9)

To increase the penalties for violations of a law that prohibits employers from requiring employees to sign an agreement to not disclose their wages as a condition of employment, by authorizing up to two years in prison and a $10,000 fine for a second and subsequent violations.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations