Governor Hochul Unveils New Report on New York's Gender Wage Gap in Recognition of Equal Pay Day

Statement

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the release of a new report from the New York State Department of Labor on the State's gender wage gap. This new report revisits the findings from DOL's 2018 study on the issue, while also examining the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the key factors that traditionally are associated with the gender pay gap and makes several policy recommendations aimed at addressing the pervasive issue. The announcement aligns with Equal Pay Day, March 14, which denotes how far into the year women must work to be paid what men were paid the previous year.

"This report offers an important look into New York's ongoing fight for equal pay and provides a road map for helping our state close the gender wage gap once and for all," Governor Hochul said. "Far too many women in the workforce are still being denied equal pay for equal work, and as New York's first woman governor, I am determined to make things right. My administration is fully committed to closing the gender wage gap, especially for the single mothers and women of color who are disproportionately affected, because better working conditions for women means a stronger, fairer economy for all."

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