Maryland Equal Pay Commission

I. Meeting Dates

1. 2021
1. Maryland Equal Pay Commission virtual meeting - April 30, 2021, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

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   Agenda

   I. Introductions

   II. Intent/Purpose of the Commission

   III. Discussion of Commission materials/resources

   IV. Consensus items

   V. Good of the Order/Adjourn

2. 2019
1. August 2, 2019
   Agenda
   Minutes
2. September 24, 2019
   Agenda
   Minutes
3. October 21, 2019, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
   Agenda
3. 2018
1. January 19, 2018
Agenda
Minutes
2. April 20, 2018, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
   Agenda
   Minutes
3. July 20, 2018, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
   Agenda
   Minutes
4. September 21, 2018, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
   Agenda
   Minutes
5. October 19, 2018, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
   Agenda
   Minutes
4. 2016 & 2017
1. December 16, 2016
   Agenda
   Minutes
2. Cancelled - April 21, 2017
   Rescheduled - May 22, 2017
   Agenda
   Minutes
3. July 21, 2017
Agenda
Minutes
4. October 20, 2017
Agenda
Minutes
5. Dec 1, 2017
Agenda
Minutes


5. All meetings will be held at the following location:
   Division of Labor and Industry
   1100 N. Eutaw Street
   Conference Room 600
   Baltimore, Maryland 21201

II. House Bill 1004 Overview

1. The commission shall consist of:
1. The Secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor, or designee;
2. The Commissioner, or designee;
3. The Executive Director of the commission on Civil Rights, or designee; and
4. The following members appointed by the Governor:
1. Three (3) Representatives of business in the State who have:
1. Been nominated by State Business Organizations; and
2. Nominated by Business Trade Associations
2. Two (2) Representatives of Labor Organizations who were nominated by Labor Federations.
3. Two (2) Representatives of Organizations:
1. Whose objectives include elimination of pay disparity; and
2. Who have undertaken advocacy, educational, or legislative initiatives in pursuit of those objectives.
4. Three (3) Representatives of Higher Education or Research Initiatives:
1. Who have experience and expertise collecting data on pay disparities; and
2. Whose research has been used in efforts to promote the elimination of those disparities.
5. Thirteen (13) total members, Chaired by a designee of the Governor.
2. The commission has six (6) legislated goals:
1. Continually evaluate the extent of wage disparities in public and private sectors in the state between individuals of one race, sex, or gender and individuals of a separate race, sex, or gender;
2. Establish a mechanism for the commissioner to collect data from employers in the state, which will be used to assist the commission in its efforts to evaluate the disparities listed in Goal 1;
3. Develop a comprehensive strategy to determine and recommend best practices regarding equal pay for equal work to individuals, employers, and policymakers;
4. Study and make recommendations regarding whether, and to what extent, administrative and legal remedies and processes can be streamlined and harmonized across the subtitle and other employment antidiscrimination laws;
5. Develop partnerships with public and private entities to identify:
1. Methods of developing a data collection mechanism;
2. Effective methods of outreach through which the commission may raise the awareness of employers about the provisions of this subtitle; and
3. Potential funding sources to help the Division of Labor and Industry absorb costs associated with staffing the commission and implementing the Commission’s charge.
6. Share data and findings with the commissioner to assist in enforcement actions under this subtitle.
3. On or before December 15, 2017, and on or before December 15 of each year thereafter, the commission shall submit a report of findings and recommendations, including any recommended legislation, to the Governor, the Senate Finance Committee, and the House Economic Matters Committee.