DE HCR15

Designates March 14, 2023 as "Equal Pay Day" in Delaware to raise awareness about wage inequality.

Cites that women in Delaware working full-time earn on average 86% of male earnings, with significant disparities for women of color (Black women earn 69% and Hispanic/Latina women earn 58% of white male earnings).

Notes that female single-family household heads in Delaware earn 75% of what male household heads earn in similar circumstances.

Acknowledges that the wage gap persists across all education levels and employment industries, impacting women's ability to pay student debt, childcare, mortgage, and utility costs.

Affirms that fair pay equity policies can be implemented in both public and private sectors without undue cost or hardship.