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. Following extensive product training, the employee must be able to tailor Stryker PV's promotional message based upon knowledge of the customer, advise on appropriate product selection, answer customer questions about product functionality and distinguish products from those of Stryker's competitors.