DelawareDelaware lawmakers designate March 25, 2025, as Equal Pay Day
Delaware lawmakers designated March 25, 2025, as Equal Pay Day, citing women's lower average earnings and wider pay gaps for women of color.
What it does
Delaware designated March 25, 2025, as Equal Pay Day. The resolution points to women's lower average earnings and larger pay gaps for Black and Hispanic women.
Argument forEqual Pay Day could prompt Delaware residents to discuss the pay gaps affecting women, especially Black and Hispanic women.
Argument againstThe designation may leave pay gaps unchanged because it does not require employers to change wages.
More detail
Delaware lawmakers designated March 25, 2025, as Equal Pay Day. The designation is statewide. The resolution points to pay gaps affecting women, including Black and Hispanic women.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Mar 25Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESPassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 25Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 1st Chamber
- Mar 25Introduced in HouseIntroduced
- Mar 25Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESPassed 2nd Chamber
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