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
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025
Last action Jun 4, 2026
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Committee
4
May 28, 2026
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO LABOR
lower
Feb 10, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO LABOR
lower
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
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