GOP, Businesses Groups Say Democrats Equal Pay Bill Will Lead to 'Frivolous' Litigation
Republicans and business groups oppose legislation from House Democrats that aims to close the wage gap between men and women.
H.R. 7, or the Paycheck Fairness Act, would make it easier to sue employers over pay discrimination, curb the ability of companies to retaliate and enhance enforcement of existing laws, and ban employers from prohibiting employees from discussing their salaries.
Republican lawmakers believe the bill is unnecessary, burdensome to employers and most beneficial to trial lawyers looking to sue companies.
GOP Rep. Michael Burgess of Texas said that "wage discrimination has no place in any society," but he does not think the Democrats' bill is the best way to correct this wrong.
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They said the same about laws against sexual harassment back in the day.
