Jenny Yang Sees Pay Equity as a Top Federal Contracting Priority

The Labor Department’s federal contractor compliance watchdog will prioritize equal pay and workforce diversity efforts, in line with White House priorities, OFCCP Director Jenny Yang told Bloomberg Law.

The DOL’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has “unique and powerful” authority to address systemic racism and pay discrimination in employment settings, while promoting proactive compliance among federal contractors, according to President Joe Biden’s recently-named director.

“I can tell you that I’m very committed to working to close the existing racial and gender pay gaps,” she said in an exclusive interview. “We haven’t made any decisions yet on our approach but ...