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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2024
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Mar 21, 2024
Last action Mar 21, 2024
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Mar 21, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO LABOR
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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