Virginia HB 624

2020 | Fair Pay

STATUS: Enacted

The bill requires the Human Rights Division of the Department of Law to develop recommendations regarding the information that is needed to enforce existing law related to equal pay.

This bill directs the Division of Human Rights of the Department of Law to develop recommendations regarding businesses, enforcement mechanisms, and causes of action and civil remedies, to address discrimination in compensation based on sex and race. The bill requires the Division to report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly no later than November 30, 2020.

Read the full bill here.