Prohibits employers from discriminating in providing compensation based on gender for the same work

Summary

The bill makes it illegal for any employer in Missouri to pay a female employee lower wages than a male employee doing the same job under the same conditions, unless the difference is based on legitimate factors such as seniority or merit. It also protects workers from retaliation for discussing wages or filing complaints. The measure provides civil remedies, including back pay, damages and attorney fees, and assigns enforcement to the state labor commission.

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