2017 House Bill 5329

Increase “wage theft” penalties

Introduced in the House

Dec. 6, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Fred Durhal (D-5)

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 Commerce and Trade