The incoming presidential administration is bound to impact how employers approach compensation, including policies around pay transparency and pay gap reporting. But just how much will it change in the next four years?
Two key players affect pay at the federal level: the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). The EEOC regulates and enforces the Equal Pay Act, which requires men and women in the same positions to receive equal pay for equal work; the commission also enforces laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, two laws that prohibit discrimination against protected classes, which includes offering less pay based on a worker’s disability or age.
