MO HB1862

Director of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations must appoint a 15-member Equal Pay Commission by January 1, 2013.

Commission membership includes two business representatives, two labor organization representatives, two pay equity advocacy representatives, three higher education/research experts, the Attorney General or designee, the Labor Director or designee, two state senators, and two state representatives.

Commission must study wage disparities between men and women and minorities and nonminorities in public and private sectors, including causes such as occupational segregation and lower wages for traditionally female and minority-dominated occupations.

Commission must deliver a complete report to the Labor Director, President Pro Tem of the Senate, Speaker of the House, and Governor within 12 months of member appointments.

Report must include study results and recommendations, including proposed legislation, to eliminate and prevent wage disparities.