HALVORSON-OBAMA-TROTTER AND BOWLES. New Act Creates the Equal Pay Act. Provides that no employer may discriminate between employees on the basis of sex by paying wages solely on the basis of the employee's gender. Prohibits retaliatory discharge or discrimination against an employee on the basis of the employee's use of the Act and provides for penalties for violations of the Act, including a Class B misdemeanor for retaliatory discharge or discrimination by the employer. Provides that the Director of Labor shall administer and enforce the Act. Provides that every employer subject to the Act shall preserve specified records for not less than 3 years. Provides that every employer covered by the Act shall post a notice summarizing the requirements of the Act. Provides that the Department of Labor shall conduct ongoing outreach and education efforts concerning the Act. 00-01-26 S FIRST READING 00-01-26 S REFERRED TO SENATE RULES COMMITTEE RULES 00-02-08 S ADDED AS A CHIEF CO-SPONSOR OBAMA 00-02-14 S ADDED AS A CHIEF CO-SPONSOR TROTTER 00-02-15 S ADDED AS A CO-SPONSOR BOWLES 01-01-09 S SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary