Sonya Smallets Testifies Before California Senate Committee in Support of Expanding the Protections of California’s Equal Pay Act

On April 23, 2025, Attorney Smallets testified before the California State Senate in support of Senate Bill 642, which seeks to expand the protections of California’s Equal Pay Act.

In her testimony, Sonya spoke about the persistent challenges employees face in proving pay discrimination, despite the current legal standards. She emphasized that SB 642 would make critical improvements by clarifying the burden of proof for plaintiffs and strengthening protections against unlawful pay disparities. Sonya also highlighted how gaps in the law have historically disadvantaged workers and why SB 642 is essential to promoting real wage equity in California.

Her full testimony begins at 54:39 in the California State Senate Media Archive. You can also watch the clip of her testimony below:

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