Biden commemorates 15 years of pay equity legislation

The U.S. president pledged both he and the vice president are ‘committed to building on the promise’ of the act

President Joe Biden on Monday called on Congress to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act and committed to continuing to fight for equal pay on the 15th anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act.

Despite advancements since the enactment of the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act in January 2009, Biden highlighted that women working outside the home still earn an average of 84 cents for every dollar earned by men. He emphasized that these pay disparities are even more significant for many women of color.

“Today and every day, Vice President Kamala Harris and I remain committed to building on the promise of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and strengthening the economic security of women across the country,” Biden emphasized.

Biden described the steps announced on Monday as “common-sense” measures that will contribute to fair pay for millions of workers, narrowing gender and racial wage gaps. The administration is determined to achieve tangible benefits for both the federal government and federal contractors.

As part of these efforts, the Office of Personnel Management is issuing a final rule that prohibits the government from taking into account an individual’s current or past pay when determining their salary for federal employment. The administration believes that this move will help mitigate pay discrimination and ensure that compensation is based on an applicant’s skills, experience, and expertise.

Source: Newsroom

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