Package Includes Re-Introduced Pay Equity Bill

(Providence, RI)--A new package of bills being introduced in Rhode Island aims to establish more economic equality.State Representative Susan Donovan announced the bills yesterday at a "women's economic justice platform" event, including a pay equity law that failed last year after it was heavily revised by House leadership.Donovan said it's far past the time to address the practices that perpetuate the wage gap, such as employers asking about a potential employee's pay history.Also included in the package is a minimum wage increase to 15 dollars.


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