However, associates who have access to the compensation information of other associates or applicants as a part of the essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other associates 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 MSC, or (c) consistent with MSC’s legal duty to furnish information.