Federal legislators are debating yet another version of the Paycheck Fairness Act (S. 3772) in an effort to address pay disparities between men and women. Among other things, the bill includes enhanced enforcement of equal pay requirements; a grant program to conduct negotiations skills training for women and girls; and research, education, and outreach efforts.
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