Date: April 15, 2021
Subject: Subjecting Businesses to Frivolous Litigation via the "Paycheck Fairness Act"
Description: The so-called Paycheck Fairness Act, sponsored by Rep. DeLauro (D-CT), serves as a new mechanism to enrich greedy plaintiffs' attorneys through frivolous litigation. Under the bill, employers are prohibited from asking about an applicant's salary history and must abide by multiple new mandates when determining wages for prospective employees. Additionally, the resolution forces employers to turn over detailed private wage data to the government. ACU opposes this measure which has the potential to devastate small businesses by exposing them to lawsuit abuse.
Result: Bill Passed, 217-210
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