H.R.11 - Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009

To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and to modify the operation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful under such Acts occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to the discriminatory compensation decision or other practice, and for other purposes. view all titles (6)

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  • Short: Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 as introduced.
  • Official: To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and to modify the operation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful under such Acts occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to the discriminatory compensation decision or other practice, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Official: To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and to modify the operation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful under such Acts occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to the discriminatory compensation decision or other practice, 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 amended by house.
  • Short: Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 as passed house.
  • Short: Paycheck Fairness Act as passed house.
  • Official: To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and to modify the operation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful under such Acts occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to the discriminatory compensation decision or other practice, 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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02/01/09
Ex-Illinois governor continues media blitz

Feb 2, 2009 3:26 PM (1 hr 11 mins ago) By SOPHIA TAREEN, AP Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich talks to the media at his home in Chicago, Friday, Jan. 9, 2009. ...

Source: Examiner.com
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01/28/09
President Obama Signs Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act

The House passed the final version of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 (HR 11) in a 250-177 vote Tuesday after the Senate passed the Act (S. 181) by ...

Source: Feminist Majority Foundation
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01/27/09
Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act Passes Congress

The House passed the final version of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 (HR 11) in a 250-177 vote yesterday. The Senate also passed by a strong ...

Source: Feminist Majority Foundation
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01/26/09
House Clears Bill Easing Limits on Wage Discrimination Suits

But supporters said the House had passed an almost identical version of the bill ( HR 11 ) on Jan. 9, and thus there was no need for prolonged debate and ...

Source: CQPolitics.com, DC
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01/26/09
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: House Expected to Pass Wage Discrimination Bill

The House passed its version of the same bill (HR 11) on January 9. However, that bill was combined upon passage with the text of a second bill on wage ...

Source: Helicopter Association International, VA
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01/24/09
Republicans Attempt Loyal Opposition in Congress

The bills that just passed the House (HR 11) and the Senate (S181) changes all that. Dubbed the "Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act 2009", the 180 day window is ...

Source: 411mania.com, TX
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01/21/09
LEGISLATIVE WATCH: Congress

The Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 (HR 11/S.181) prohibits pay discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. ...

Source: Rochester City Newspaper, NY
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01/21/09
Ledbetter's Revenge

By Michael O'Brien In the first weeks of the Obama presidency, the US Senate is poised to vote on HR 11, also known as the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of ...

Source: Human Resource Executive Online, PA
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01/21/09
Senate moves forward on the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act

Any changes to the bill made by the Senate would require negotiations with the House, which approved the measure (HR 11) January 9 by a vote of 247-171. ...

Source: CCH
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01/20/09
Significant Labor And Employment Initiatives Of The Obama ...

Bypassing the House Education and Labor Committee, the House brought the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, HR 11, directly to the floor on January 6, 2009, ...

Source: Mondaq News Alerts (registration), UK
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01/19/09
Obama to step into history as 1st black president

Jan 20, 2009 12:18 AM (1 hr 11 mins ago) By TERENCE HUNT, AP WASHINGTON (Map, News) - Stepping into history, Barack Hussein Obama grasps the reins of power ...

Source: Examiner.com
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01/17/09
Washington Bureau

The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act (HR 11), which passed on a 247-171 vote, would restart the statute of limitations for wage discrimination claims each time ...

Source: Bizjournals.com, NC
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01/17/09
Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act benefits everyone

The House passed both the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act (HR 11) and the Paycheck Fairness Act (HR12) on Jan. 9, and the Senate voted to advance the Ledbetter ...

Source: Jackson Sun, TN
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01/16/09
Barack's Bailout for Trial Lawyers

The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act (HR 11 / S. 181) would eliminate the current statute of limitations (either 180 or 300 days, depending on the state of ...

Source: Right Side News, GA
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01/15/09
Business already losing on workplace issues

The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act (HR 11), which passed on a 247-171 vote, would restart the statute of limitations for wage discrimination claims each time ...

Source: Bizjournals.com, NC
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01/15/09
House passes Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, Paycheck Fairness Act

... House of Representatives passed two fair pay bills, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act (HR 11) and the Paycheck Fairness Act (HR 12) on January 9, 2009. ...

Source: CCH
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01/14/09
Mixed messages on the environment

It was introduced as HR 11. "The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009'' amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to declare that an unlawful employment practice ...

Source: Tampabay.com, FL
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01/14/09
Senate Sets Procedural Vote on Wage Measure

The measure would clarify time limits for workers to file wage discrimination lawsuits. The House passed a companion bill (HR 11) on January 9 by a vote of ...

Source: Helicopter Association International, VA
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01/13/09
Fair Pay for America’s Hurting Trial Lawyers

By FreedomTalks.org, 1/14/2009 9:09:52 AM The House is hitting the ground running with two important bills - HR 11 and 12 - The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act ...

Source: Hawaii Reporter, HI
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01/13/09
Pay equity

One, HR 11, gives plaintiffs more time to file pay-bias lawsuits (within 180 days of the last infraction rather than 180 days from the first infraction) ...

Source: Lawrence Journal World, KS
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01/11/09
Democratic Death Wish On Labor Relations

HR 11 in effect guts the statute of limitations in employment discrimination cases by the simple expedient of saying that each time "wages, ...

Source: Forbes, NY
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01/11/09
Bright breaks party ranks with two early votes

Bright voted no on HR 11, a bill that would increase the window of time during which employees can file legal claims for pay disparities, and HR 12, ...

Source: Dothan Eagle, AL
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01/11/09
Houses Passes Equal-Pay Bills

The House voted 247-171 in favor of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 (HR 11). The legislation would amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to declare ...

Source: HR.BLR.com
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01/10/09
Wage legislation called a potential 'bonanza' for trial lawyers

The bill, outlined in HR 11, could reach the Senate as early as this week. "The 111th Congress, if the bill passes the Senate, handed the plaintiff bar gold ...

Source: Madison County Record, IL
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01/10/09
How Ohio legislators voted

A yes vote was to pass a bill (HR 11) allowing claims to be filed within 180 days of the last infraction, thus voiding a Supreme Court ruling that suits ...

Source: Canton Repository (subscription), OH
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01/10/09
Wage legislation called a potential 'bonanza' for trial lawyers

The bill, outlined in HR 11, could reach the Senate as early as this week. "The 111th Congress, if the bill passes the Senate, handed the plaintiff bar gold ...

Source: Legal News Line, DC
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01/10/09
Area Votes in Congress

Voting 247-151, the House sent the Senate a bill (HR 11) giving plaintiffs greater standing to file suits alleging pay discrimination. ...

Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, PA
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01/10/09
How Texans voted in Congress

Pay-bias suits: Approved, 247-171, and sent to the Senate a bill (HR 11) giving plaintiffs greater standing to file lawsuits alleging pay discrimination. ...

Source: Houston Chronicle, United States
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01/09/09
Roll Call: House approves legislation on pay anti-bias lawsuits

9 sent the Senate a bill (HR 11) giving plaintiffs greater standing to file suits alleging pay discrimination. The bill would permit claims to be filed ...

Source: Greenville Daily Reflector, NC
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01/09/09
House passes worker/wage lawsuit bills

Voting 247 for and 151 against, the House on Friday sent the Senate a bill (HR 11) giving plaintiffs greater standing to file suits alleging pay ...

Source: Mankato Free Press, MN
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