Posts Tagged ‘EEOC Title VII’
AI Executive Order Issued by Biden Administration
On October 30, 2023, the Biden administration issued its highly anticipated AI Executive Order (EO) on artificial intelligence (AI). Focused on creating a framework for “responsible AI”, the EO expands on the Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights. Key elements covered in its scope include safety, privacy, equity and civil rights, healthcare and education,…
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 MoreUS Pay Equity Regulations and the EU Pay Transparency Directive
Complying with pay equity regulations is a constant challenge for employers operating in multiple jurisdictions. In this article we explore the parallels between the EU Pay Transparency Directive, and the diverse state-level regulations and federal laws in the US. US compliance: challenges facing employers As they endeavor to ensure workplace fairness and equal compensation, American…
Read MorePay Equity Claims Are On The Rise: How Can Employers Navigate Complex Legislation?
As pay equity legislation expands, the number of equal pay claims is increasing. More than 950 pay discrimination charges were filed with the EEOC in fiscal year 2022, the first increase in Equal Pay Act pay discrimination charges in three years. In this article we explore the definition of equal pay, consider the reasons behind…
Read MoreKorty v Indiana: The Impact on Pay Equity & Reverse Discrimination
The recent pay discrimination case of Korty v Indiana University Health offers an alternative perspective on pay equity and highlights why employers must ensure salary ranges are set without regard to sex or gender. In this article, we highlight some key points from the court ruling, the potential for reverse discrimination in determining pay, and…
Read MoreAI in HR: Can You Trust Your Pay Equity Software Provider?
EEOC Title VII guidance released last month highlighted the need for employers to partner with a trusted pay equity software provider. The technical assistance document outlined the application of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to automated systems. It aims to prevent discrimination caused by AI to job applicants and employees, including…
Read MoreMicrosoft’s Decision on Pay Raises Makes Pay Equity a Priority
Microsoft is skipping employee pay raises for full-time salaried employees and its senior leadership team in 2023, a move announced by CEO Satya Nadella which contrasts with its 2022 salary increases. Employee bonuses, stock awards and promotions will continue. Microsoft’s decision on pay raises reflects a growing trend in the tech sector. Only 35% of…
Read MoreEqual Pay Awareness Day: How to Analyze & Close the LGBTQIA+ Pay Gap
June 15th, 2023 is a significant date for highlighting wage disparities and LGBTQIA+ workplace challenges as Equal Pay Today partners with the LGBTQIA+ community to draw attention to discrimination. While the gender pay gap is regularly analyzed, accurate data on the LGBTQIA+ pay gap is not easily available. Taking place during Pride Month, LGBTQIA+ Equal…
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