Posts by Robert Sheen
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Origins, Celebrations, and Trusaic
Trusaic has always been deeply committed to celebrating cultural heritage and promoting inclusivity. It’s because of this commitment that we’re thrilled to be observing National Hispanic Heritage Month this year. It’s an observance that holds immense significance as it honors the rich and diverse contributions of Hispanic heritage to our global community. That’s a theme…
Read MoreTitle VII Claims: How the Fifth Circuit Decision & EEOC AI Case Impact Employers
A Fifth Circuit decision in the Federal Court of Appeals has sent shockwaves through employers in Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi. The “historically conservative and employer-friendly” circuit ruled in favor of the plaintiff in a Title VII claims case, Hamilton v. Dallas County. Three decades of legal precedent have been overturned, making it easier for employees…
Read MoreHow to Prepare for EU Transparency Directive Implementation
It’s just a few months since new pay transparency legislation became EU law. Forward-looking employers can take steps to ensure EU Transparency Directive implementation now. Organizations have three years – until June 7, 2026 – before pay transparency legislation is transposed into law. But three years is only a short time when the EU faces…
Read MoreWhy Environmental, Social, and Governance is Here to Stay
Described by its critics as “woke capitalism,” Environmental, Social, and Governance, (ESG) is facing something of a backlash. But that overlooks the far-reaching benefits to employers and investors. A survey by The Conference Board (TCB) found that almost half of all businesses have faced ESG backlash. 61% believe that backlash will remain the same or…
Read MoreContract Worker Rights: New Jersey & Illinois Break the Mold
Groundbreaking employment legislation for contract worker rights in New Jersey (NJ) is now law. NJ is the first US state to mandate equal pay for temporary workers, followed closely by Illinois. Effective August 5, the Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights carries significant legal implications for temporary staffing agencies and their clients. Legal implications for employers…
Read MoreEEO-1 Component 2: Prepare for Pay Data Reporting
Speculation over the return of EEO-1 Component 2 pay data reporting has been rife for some time. To be precise, since Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Commissioner Keith Sonderling warned, “Watch out, it is coming”. This time, speculation cannot be dismissed, as Bloomberg Law reports the EEOC is “widely expected” to reinstate EEO-1 Component 2. …
Read MoreBreaking Gender Barriers in Mining: South Flank Case Study
A remote Australian mine is seemingly achieving the impossible in breaking gender barriers in the workplace. South Flank, a BHP iron ore mine in Western Australia, has achieved an impressive gender balance. 40% of its frontline employees and four out of its six senior managers are women. The ILO (International Labor Organization) defines gender balance,…
Read MoreEqual Pay for Work of Equal Value: EU Directive & Canadian Pay Equity
When it comes to closing the gender pay gap, the EU Pay Transparency Directive is streets ahead in global terms. “Equal pay for equal work or work of equal value” is a founding principle enshrined in Article 157 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFUE). It is also a driving principle…
Read MoreClosing the Gender Pay Gap: Why Women Can’t Wait Another 50 Years
Women in the workforce are unlikely to see pay equity achieved in their working lifetime. You read that right. Efforts to close the gender pay gap have stalled. Pew Research Center analysis found that in 2022, American women earned an average of 82 percent of what men earned. That’s up only 2 percent since 2002. …
Read MoreEnsuring Equal Pay for Moms, Especially Mothers of Color
Moms Equal Pay Day falls on August 15 this year. It marks the point in the year when mothers need to work to catch up with men’s previous year earnings. The date fluctuates each year—in 2022 it was September 8, indicating that some progress has been made. Still, a significant wage gap for working mothers…
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