Clarifies that the statutory damages available for certain wage violations are not punitive in nature and are designed to compensate workers
Summary
Clarifies that the statutory damages available for certain wage violations are not punitive in nature and are designed to be liquidated damages rather than penalties or to compensate workers for the employer's failure to prevent wage theft and for the harm to employees that results from such failure.
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in committee
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Introduction
Apr 2024
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Governor
Introduced Apr 9, 2024
Last action Apr 9, 2024
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Apr 9, 2024
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REFERRED TO LABOR
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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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