MO HB1527

Director of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations shall appoint a 15-member Equal Pay Commission by January 1, 2015

Commission membership includes 2 business representatives, 2 labor organization representatives, 2 pay equity advocates, 3 higher education/research experts, the Attorney General or designee, the Labor Director or designee, 2 state senators, and 2 state representatives

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

Commission shall examine consequences of wage disparities on the economy and affected families, and identify actions and proposed legislation to eliminate and prevent disparities

Commission shall submit its report with findings and recommendations to the Labor Director, President Pro Tem of Senate, Speaker of the House, and Governor within 12 months of member appointments