Don’t Forget Pay Equity During Merit Increase Season

2024 Merit Pay Increases

As the calendar turns to March, many employers are poised to dole out annual merit increases. This compensation practice is key to retaining top talent, but it’s important to keep pay equity in mind during the process. Employers that overlook what factors are influencing their pay decisions are at risk of creating internal equity issues…

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Women’s History Month: Marking Progress on the Gender Pay Gap

Women’s History Month

Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation, a time to celebrate women’s contributions throughout America’s history. Beginning March 1, this year we honor “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.”  This year, there’s something to celebrate in regard to the gender pay gap, as progress has been made for the…

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Columbus Salary History Ban Takes Effect March 1

Columbus Salary History Ban

Columbus, Ohio is set to join Toledo and Cincinnati by banning inquiries into the compensation of job candidates. Effective March 1, 2024, the Columbus salary history ban applies to organizations with 15 or more employees in the city.  The ban also extends to job placement, referral and recruitment agencies acting on behalf of employers.  Pay…

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California Updates Pay Data Reporting Requirements for 2024

2024 California Pay Data Reporting

Pay data reporting season is underway in California, as the state’s reporting portal opened Feb. 1, 2024. This year, organizations are required to report on three new data points. The 2024 deadline for submitting SB 1162’s required pay data report including annual mean and median pay data is May 8. Below we’ll take a look…

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Minnesota Adopts Salary History Ban Legislation

Minnesota, Salary History Ban

Employers operating in the state of Minnesota are no longer allowed to ask job applicants about their prior compensation or benefits. The law (Minnesota SF 2909) went into effect Jan. 1, 2024 and updated the Minnesota Human Rights Act.  Minnesota is the 29th state to impose a salary history ban, which is intended to prevent…

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