Fair Pay Act Passes

The state’s new Fair Pay Act, which aims to close the salary gap between men and women, may be the most aggressive such stance in the nation, the Los Angeles Times reports. It was passed by the California Senate Monday and aims to ensure that men and women who work in both the public and private sectors receive the same pay for doing similar work. Employees also will be able to discuss their salaries without facing retaliation from employers. It’s unclear how much of a new burden would be placed on the state’s businesses as a result.