Fair Pay Act Ready to Become Law
The House of Representatives passed this Act (sometimes called the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act) shortly after going into session this year. The Senate passed it yesterday. Obama will definitely sign it.
I’ll have a more substantive post on this new law once it has been signed by the president. For previous posts on the Fair Pay Act, click here and here.
So, it hasn’t taken long for the new Congress to begin passing new employment laws. There was never any question that this law would be passed. Now we’ll see how many more of the proposed laws will be passed and how quickly. Stay tuned.
About Chris Parker
Chris Parker's practice focuses on the representation and counseling of companies in matters pertaining to the workplace and the protection of their intellectual property and trade secrets. In addition to serving as an advocate for clients, Mr. Parker is also trained as a mediator and frequently serves as a third-party neutral.
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About Jimmy Daniel
Jimmy Daniel provides counseling to businesses of all sizes related to the employment relationship. He assists in the drafting of employment agreements, policies, and handbooks, as well as provides guidance related to compliance with federal, state, and local legislation such as the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act.
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While serving in an Of Counsel relationship with the firm, Mr. Bridgesmith also serves as the Executive Director at the Institute for Conflict Resolution at Lipscomb University and as an officer and principal in Strategic Resolutions Group, LLC. In these roles, Mr. Bridgesmith brings over 30 years of legal experience in dispute resolution and innovative workplace strategies to clients, students and business entities alike.
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