Fischer Responds to Administration's Equal Pay Rule

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This morning, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) responded to President Obama's announcement of a new proposal requiring companies with 100 employees or more to submit pay data according to gender, race, and ethnicity. In April of last year, Fischer introduced a bill to strengthen the nation's equal pay laws. The legislation, known as S.2200 The Workplace Advancement Act, would protect employees who discuss their salaries with their coworkers. Senator Fischer released the following statement this morning:

"The way to make meaningful, lasting progress on equal pay for women isn't unilateral presidential action. I remain fully committed to forging a bipartisan consensus in Congress to update our laws and ensure women and men have the information they need to negotiate the salaries they deserve.

"Knowledge is power, and I believe my legislation, the Workplace Advancement Act, which has a strong record of bipartisan support, is the best way forward. I urge the president to step up and work with, not around, Congress to make a difference in the lives of working families."

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