H.R.1338 - Paycheck Fairness Act

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Paycheck Fairness Act as introduced.
  • Official: To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes. as introduced.

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03/30/11
H.R.1338: Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, and Guidance To ...

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03/03/09
H.R.1338: Student Support Act - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress

Or, if you know of a news article about this bill to display here, email us the web address of this page and the web address of your suggested news article: Our editorial team will post relevant links as quickly as possible. ... Paycheck Fairness Act (Intr

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01/05/09
PointofLaw.com | PointOfLaw Forum: The new Congress convenes ...

The bill, H.R. 1338 in the 110th Congress, passed in July 2008 by a vote of 247-178. It would:. Eliminate current caps on punitive and compensatory damages in claims made under the Equal Pay Act;; Expose employers to unlimited punitive ...

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01/04/09
American Issues Project - Big Labor's First Priorities in 2009

Paycheck Fairness Act: The Paycheck Fairness Act — H.R. 1338 in the 110th Congress — is targeted at gender discrimination, but offers another open invitation to sue business owners and operators on thin grounds. ...

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01/04/09
Bill Debates in Microcosm - The WashingtonWatch.com Blog

Take a look at the comments on H.R. 2831, the Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007 and H.R. 1338, the Paycheck Fairness Act. They’re pretty much like the debates you’ll see in the House later this week. Decide for yourself who’s right and ...

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01/04/09
Daily Kos: State of the Nation

We saw the Paycheck Fairness Act last time as H.R. 1338, and it too passed the House and died in the Senate. No filibuster on that one, though. In the Senate, as usual, the calendar doesn't tell us much. But here's the only entry so far ...

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01/01/09
Shopfloor » Blog Archive » New House Kicks Off with Ledbetter ...

The Paycheck Fairness Act — H.R. 1338 in the 110th Congress — is targeted at gender discrimination, but offers another open invitation to sue business owners and operators on thin grounds. Here are the provisions of the bill the NAM ...

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12/29/08
AAUW’s Women of 2008 — In No Particular Order « AAUW Dialog

Rep. DeLauro has also led a crusade to pass various other laws on women’s issues, including the Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act. With her determination and sponsorship, the Paycheck Fairness Act (H.R. 1338) passed on July 31. ...

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12/14/08
UPDATED: DECEMBER CRIMINAL REPORT, DEADLY GENETIC CODE ...

Feminist Majority : Congress The Paycheck Fairness Act of 2007 (S.766, H.R.1338) A bill to amend the Fair Labor Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007 (S.5) (H.R.3) ... Standards ... feministmajority.org/congress/legislation.asp ...

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12/13/08
DECEMBER CRIMINAL REPORT: DEADLY DEFRAUD GENETIC CODE OBSTRUCTIONS ...

9 PITTING AND DEFRAUD LEGISLATION ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES: Click here: Binding Mandatory Arbitration Reform | H.R. 1338 Paycheck Fairness Act of 2008 Tortdeform in     CIVIL JUSTICE CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION ...

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12/08/08
The ChamberPost: When Is Batgirl a Red Herring?

... Robin, and Batgirl and materials critical of the Chamber’s opposition to HR 1338, the "Paycheck Fairness Act" and HR 2831, the "Ledbetter Fair Pay Act." We welcome the attention to our position on these matters and hope people

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12/07/08
CQ Politics | 2008 Legislative Summary: Wage Discrimination Policy

Bills: HR 2831, HR 1338.

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12/07/08
CQ Politics | 2008 Legislative Summary: Wage Discrimination Policy

Bills: HR 2831, HR 1338.

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12/04/08
Alliance for Worker Freedom

Last Action: H.R. 1338 passed House (247-178) (Vote # 556, 7/31/2008); referred to Senate committee (8/01/2008) / S. 766 referred to Senate committee (03/06/2007). Legislation Big Labor Opposes. H.R. 6220 – Green jobs improvement act ...

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11/14/08
Women try to close gender gap in wages

--Track the Paycheck Fairness Act (H.R. 1338, S. 766) through Congress. --See the full American Association of University Women's report. --Calculate your wage gap, read stories of women who have been discriminated against, ...

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11/05/08
Women try to close gender gap in wages

--Track the Paycheck Fairness Act (H.R. 1338, S. 766) through Congress. --See the full American Association of University Women's report. --Calculate your wage gap, read stories of women who have been discriminated against, ...

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10/31/08
Black Enterprise - Equal work, equal pay: Congress seeks to make ...

November 1, 2008 -- WOMEN ACROSS AMERICA ARE CLAIMING A SMALL victory thanks to the passage of a bill designed to end gender-based pay discrimination. HR 1338, the...

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10/21/08
Bill For Georgia Blogosphere: Jack Kingston: Before Bachman, Worse ...

Jack voted against equal pay for equal work for women (HR 1338) and against the establishment of the Office of Congressional Ethics (HR 1031). I think they need a whole building on ethics, not just an office. ...

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10/21/08
Paycheck Fairness Bill Necessary to Strengthen Equal Pay Protections

Washington, DC - The American Civil Liberties Union urges the House of Representatives to pass HR 1338, the Paycheck Fairness Act, which would amend the Equal Pay Act, one of the most important laws addressing pay discrimination. ...

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10/21/08
【大統領選】 ObamaとMcCainでHRはどう変わるか?

■Paycheck Fairness Act (S 766/HR 1338) This legislation would require employers to affirmatively demonstrate that a pay differential is not based on gender. Significantly, it would facilitate class action lawsuits by automatically ...

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10/21/08
Where Do Obama and McCain Stand on Pay Equity, Employment Law?

Paycheck Fairness Act (S 766/HR 1338). What is it? This legislation would require employers to affirmatively demonstrate that a pay differential is not based on gender. Significantly, it would facilitate class action lawsuits by ...

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09/30/08
Sessions Watch: Pete Sessions votes "no" to Paycheck Fairness Act

Pete Sessions joined fellow Republicans in a party-line vote against H.R. 1338, The Paycheck Fairness Act, "to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex". ...

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09/30/08
hr 1424 - Senate Vote Tally on Bailout Bill - Who Voted Yes/No

Below is the tally from the Senate vote on the $700 Billion Bailout bill - HR 1424. YES - 74 Votes. No - 25 Votes. Not Voting - 1. 2008 Stock Market Crash News - http://stockmarketcrash08.com ...

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09/30/08
hr 1424 - LIST: SEE WHICH SENATORS CHOSE SOCIALISM OVER CAPITALISM ...

HR 1424 Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 TOPICS: Employment discrimination, Health Care, Medical research - voted NO HR 1338 Paycheck Fairness Act of 2008 TOPICS: Civil Justice, Class action lawsuits, . ...

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09/30/08
hr 1424 - The Bailout Two Step (Senate Version)

HR 1424 Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 TOPICS: Employment discrimination, Health Care, Medical research - voted NO HR 1338 Paycheck Fairness Act of 2008 TOPICS: Civil Justice, Class action lawsuits, . ...

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09/28/08
speaker.gov - Now they're ready

*well, except for the lawyers who are working for the Republicans as they try to undermine the Constitution... On Thursday, the House passed HR 1338, the Paycheck Fairness Act. The bill passed on a nearly-party line vote of 247 - 178. ...

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09/22/08
The Senate Judiciary hearing on Ledbetter, fair pay

In his testimony, Lorber addresses HR 1338, the Paycheck Fairness Act, recent employment law cases before the Supreme Court, and the harm that class-action lawsuits cause in employment law. The final point: "The Class Action Is Neither ...

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09/22/08
A Final Hearing to Promote Grievances, Lawsuits

In his testimony, Lorber addressed HR 1338, the Paycheck Fairness Act, recent employment law cases before the Supreme Court, and the harm that class-action lawsuits cause in employment law. For more on today’s hearing and Ledbetter ...

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09/18/08
dennis moore - does he really represent your opinion?

hr 1338: to amend the fair labor standards act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes. moore voted: yes ...

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09/13/08
Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Bennett Ads Analyzed by Dent Campaign

HR 1338, the Paycheck Fairness Act when it passed the House by a vote of 247 to 178 (Roll # 556) on 31 July 2008. T he Paycheck Fairness Act would do the following: Requires that employers seeking to justify unequal pay bear the burden ...

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