Democrats plan to put minimum wage, paid sick leave, collective bargaining and gender pay gap on incoming Congress agenda
Key points
- Democrats' opening legislation may include raising the minimum wage, mandating paid sick leave, strengthening collective bargaining rights and addressing the gender wage gap.
- The report says the filibuster and Trump's veto make enactment unlikely.
- Democrats plan to step up oversight of the DOL, EEOC and NLRB.
According to Bloomberg Law, Democrats' opening legislation in the incoming Congress may include raising the minimum wage, mandating paid sick leave, strengthening collective bargaining rights and addressing the gender wage gap. The report also mentions a possible push for a bill that would make it easier for workers to sue over retirement plans. Because of the filibuster and Trump's veto, these worker protections are unlikely to become law. Democrats also plan to step up oversight of the Department of Labor (DOL), the EEOC and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). For reference only, not legal advice.
What employers should do
- Monitor the incoming Congress's labor legislation and assess how any changes to minimum wage or paid leave could affect pay and leave policies.
- Review internal pay equity practices in advance of possible gender pay gap measures.
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- Federal
- Status
- Proposed rule
- Effective date
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- Official source
- Official source pending
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