NASAProposed Rule
Pay Equity and Transparency in Federal Contracting
Labor & WorkplaceTechnology
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Summary
NASA is proposing a new rule that would require companies doing business with the space agency to publicly report how much they pay employees and ensure men and women doing the same job earn the same salary. This aims to make it easier to spot and fix unfair pay differences between workers.
Key Points
- 1Companies that have contracts with NASA must disclose salary information to show they're paying men and women equally for the same work
- 2The rule applies to all NASA contractors and subcontractors, affecting thousands of companies across the aerospace and technology industries
- 3Companies would need to report pay data broken down by job type, gender, and race to identify any wage gaps
- 4This is a proposed rule, meaning NASA is seeking public feedback before deciding whether to finalize it
- 5Violations could result in penalties or loss of NASA contracts for companies that don't comply with pay transparency requirements
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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