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. As part of a recently implemented centralized support model, the Business Affairs team functions as the operational partner for EVPP Units, much like a Dean's Office serves its colleges, ensuring that faculty, staff, and administrators can focus on the academic and programmatic work that advances the university's mission.