Issue Position: Women's Economic Empowerment

Interview

For our country to thrive, we have to stop treating half the workforce as second-class citizens. When women are treated equally in the workplace it benefits our families, our communities, and our economy.

As Governor, Hickenlooper fought for gender pay equity by signing legislation creating more transparency around employers pay practices in cases where the state is investigating wage violations. Previously, this information was confidential. He also signed legislation requiring employers to make reasonable accommodations for pregnant women, making the workplace more supportive for expectant mothers.

We need to support women who want to stay in or re-enter the workforce. This includes modernizing paid family leave and making it gender neutral -- both men and women should have time off to take care of their loved ones, particularly after a baby is born. We also need to combat wage discrimination by banning the practice of requiring disclosure of salary information in the hiring process and by requiring employers to disclose pay information.

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