What does Preamble of HR 2007 do?

This bill amends the Fair Labor Standards Act. It requires employers to disclose the wage range for employment opportunities. This disclosure applies to both employees and applicants for employment.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 2007 do?

This bill is formally titled the Salary Transparency Act.

What does PROHIBITIONS RELATING TO WAGE DISCLOSURES. of HR 2007 do?

This section amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to establish requirements and prohibitions related to wage disclosures. Employers are prohibited from failing to disclose the wage or wage range for employment opportunities in public or internal postings. Employers must disclose wage or wage range information to applicants before discussing compensation and upon request. Employers must disclose wage or wage range information to employees upon hire, at least annually, and upon request. Retaliation against employees or applicants for exercising rights under this section is prohibited. The term 'wage range' is defined as the range of wages or compensation an employer anticipates using. Violations of section 8 are subject to civil penalties up to $10,000. Employees or applicants subjected to violations may recover statutory damages between $1,000 and $10,000, or actual damages, plus attorneys' fees.

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Salary Transparency Act — HR. 2007

Last updated: 3/10/2025 · Introduced: 3/10/2025

Author: Eleanor Norton (D-DC)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to require employers to disclose the wage range for job postings, both internal and public.
Employers must disclose wage or wage range information to applicants before discussing compensation and to employees upon hire, annually, and upon request.
The bill prohibits retaliation against employees or applicants for requesting wage information and establishes civil penalties and potential damages for violations.

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