Posts Tagged ‘Amazon’
Doing Business in Washington Requires Pay Equity
3 minute read The great state of Washington boasts some of the world’s most influential businesses, from Microsoft, Starbucks, Amazon, and Costco to Zillow, T-Mobile, and Nordstrom. These firms are global in reach, and yet, along with all other employers (public and private) in the state, they are subject to the Equal Pay & Opportunities…
Read MoreUber Settlement Highlights How Pay Equity Issues Can Linger
Uber is one of several tech titans to find itself on the wrong side of pay equity disputes with employees. Uber earlier this year agreed to a $10 million settlement to address a pay discrimination and sexual harassment lawsuit dating back to October 2017 involving two former and one current Latina engineer Uber employees. The…
Read MoreAre You Sure Your Organization Provides Equal Pay?
An unfortunate truth is that many employers are unaware of just how severe the divergence in pay can be between employees. Unequal pay is the silent killer of organizations because it eats away at employee morale. It makes some employees feel less valued because they are doing the same job as their peers, but are…
Read MoreAmazon Bans Salary History Inquiries and More National Companies May Have to Follow
Many states across the nation have actively taken measures to change the disparities in pay among men and women as well as minorities. Global and domestic corporations are starting to do the same, implementing rules to further ensure a fair approach in determining both salaries and raises/promotions. Amazon is the latest to recognize the realities…
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