However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. The Compensation Partner performs activities necessary to support NFI's Compensation programs including but not limited to: providing data to the business to support pay decisions and initiatives, analyzing data, completing various audits, and supporting NFI's various merit increase cycles.