Posts Tagged ‘Covid-19’
2022 Forecast: The Case for Pay Equity
Leaders in business and HR say pay equity is becoming integral to the success of companies in 2022 and beyond. JD Supra reports, “Pay equity, transparency, employee well-being, and inclusion are the new frontiers for employer-employee relationships.” The data confirms this philosophy has taken root on a broad level as well: A recent survey shows…
Read MoreHow Several New Laws for 2021 Will Affect CA Employers
3 minute read California employers need to be aware of how a variety of new laws (and continually changing COVID-19-related requirements) will affect their HR teams and reporting requirements in 2021. For example, as of January 1, pay data reporting is mandatory, and employers with only five or more employees are required to provide unpaid…
Read MoreWorld Cup Champions U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Fights for Pay Equity
3 minute read “Men are so often paid and compensated on the potential that they show, not necessarily what they’ve done… And women are so often paid on what they’ve actually done…” Megan Rapinoe, U.S. Women’s Soccer Team, NPR Interview. As issues of gender and racial inequality took center stage in 2020, leaders in leagues…
Read MoreThe Music Industry Spearheads Initiatives Against Racial Inequality
2 minute read In mid-2020, individuals on social media posted black squares across platforms like Instagram, creating a massive ripple effect. During the surge of the Covid-19 pandemic, coupled with news of racial violence brought to the forefront by the killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, the decision was made to initiate a blackout.…
Read MoreMassachusetts Gender & Racial Wage Gap Persists, Despite the Equal Pay Act
3 minute read The gender gap in Massachusetts showcases the occupational differences that can complicate pay equity, even with the changes to state law. The most populous state in New England, and the home of the diverse metropolitan city of Boston, seemed poised to take a leadership role with the 2016 passage of The Massachusetts…
Read MoreThe Impacts of Working from Home on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As the pandemic rages on, many companies have implemented working from home orders extending into 2021. The situation has been difficult for employees, and has had disproportionate effects on employees of color. In March, when stay at home orders were widely implemented across the United States, workers of color faced a unique challenge, particularly with…
Read MoreDEI Measurement, Analysis, & Implementation During COVID-19
7 minute read: COVID-19’s Assault on Equality It is well-known that the global COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated inequalities by race/ethnicity, gender, education level, and income. Here in Los Angeles, the mortality rate for the least affluent communities is four times larger than that in the most affluent communities. Black and Hispanic/Latinx death rates are more…
Read MorePhiladelphia Enforces Salary History Ban, Starting Today
In 2017, a law was passed in Philadelphia wherein employers were prohibited from requesting an applicant’s salary history. After three years, as of September 1, this law will finally be put into action. In August, the City of Philadelphia declared that Philly’s Commission on Human Relations (PCHR) would begin the enforcement a month later, as…
Read MoreCould a Company’s Lack of Inclusion Be Costing Them Candidates?
In today’s ever-changing societal and professional landscape, job opportunities have undergone a considerable shift. However, despite a seemingly thinning job market, most candidates are in search of an environment where inclusivity and diversity are noticeably present. If these factors are absent, companies may be missing out on a high-quality workforce. In late June, management consulting…
Read MoreHow Serious are EEOC Age Discrimination Charges? Very.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a government agency charged with enforcing federal civil rights laws, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA). The ADEA protects applicants and employees 40 years of age and older from discrimination on the basis of age in hiring, promotion, discharge, compensation, or terms, conditions…
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