“Ensuring equal pay for equal work is an essential element in efforts to combat gender-based economic inequalities, and we’re glad to see Governor Murphy leading by example with his new executive order. Let’s hope legislation isn’t far behind – not only equal pay legislation, but the entire suite of policy solutions that will better foster equal opportunity and address gender-based barriers: raising the minimum wage, improving New Jersey’s paid family leave program, guaranteeing paid sick days, making child care more affordable, improving access to reproductive health care and strengthening the safety net.”