DODProposed Rule
Pay Equity and Transparency in Federal Contracting
Labor & WorkplaceFinance & Banking
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Summary
The Department of Defense is proposing a new rule that would require companies doing business with the federal government to be transparent about how much they pay employees and ensure that pay is fair across different groups of workers. This rule aims to close wage gaps and help ensure that workers are paid equally for doing the same job, regardless of their gender, race, or other characteristics.
Key Points
- 1Companies that have federal contracts with the Department of Defense would need to report detailed information about employee salaries and how pay varies across different groups of workers
- 2The rule is designed to identify and reduce pay gaps between men and women and among workers of different racial and ethnic backgrounds
- 3Federal contractors would need to take steps to fix pay inequality if it is discovered, potentially affecting how thousands of companies do business
- 4This is still a proposed rule, meaning the public has an opportunity to comment before it becomes final (Docket ID: DOD-2025-OS-0001)
- 5The regulation focuses specifically on companies with federal defense contracts, which includes many large manufacturers and service providers across the United States
Key Dates
Published
January 8, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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