SB 1308

  • Illinois Senate Bill
  • 97th Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate
  • Senate
  • House
  • Governor

Human Rts, Equal Pay-Damages

Abstract

Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Provides that, in addition to any other relief that may be awarded or penalties that may be imposed under the Act, in a proceeding brought under the Employment Article, if there is a finding that an employer committed a civil rights violation against a female employee based upon the employee's sex, the award of damages may be increased up to an amount not to exceed 3 times any actual damages sustained. Amends the Equal Pay Act of 2003. Provides that, in addition to any other relief that may be awarded or penalties that may be imposed under the Act, if there is a finding that an employer committed a violation of this Act against a female employee, the award of damages may be increased up to an amount not to exceed 3 times any underpayment.

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Jan 08, 2013

Senate

Session Sine Die

Apr 13, 2011

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

Apr 08, 2011

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Mar 21, 2011

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Annazette R. Collins

Mar 18, 2011

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 8, 2011

Mar 02, 2011

Senate

Assigned to Labor

Mar 01, 2011

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III

Feb 08, 2011

Senate

Filed with Secretary by Sen. Martin A. Sandoval

Senate

Referred to Assignments

Senate

First Reading

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