Pay Equity Deep Dive Part 3: Tainted Variable Analysis and Root Cause Assessment
Want more expert insights on the topic of pay equity? Access our entire Pay Equity Deep Dive Series. As we shared in Part II of our deep dive, a Wage Influencing Factor (WIF) is a factor reflecting skill, effort, responsibility, working conditions, or location applied consistently in… Read More
Equal Pay Named in EEOC Targeted Priorities
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has taken another step toward achieving its goal of equal pay and eliminating discrimination. EEOC objectives for fiscal years 2024 through 2028 are highlighted in its Strategic Enforcement Plan (SEP), released on September 21… Read More
EEOC and WHD Alliance Impacts Every Employer
The EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunities Commission) and Department of Labor WHD (Wage and Hour Division) have agreed on a partnership to enforce “workplace justice issues”. Effective September 13, the EEOC and WHD alliance involves greater collaboration on employment-related matters and regulatory… Read More
Title 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,… Read More
EEO-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”. Read More
U.S. 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 U.S. U.S. Compliance: Challenges Facing Employers As they… Read More
AI 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… Read More
EEOC Title VII: What It Means for AI & Pay Equity Compliance
Employers that use AI and automated systems such as pay equity software to streamline workplace processes have received a stark reminder about potential employment discrimination violations. On May 18th, the EEOC released a technical assistance document outlining the… Read More
New EEOC SEP Doubles Down on Employment Discrimination
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released its newest Strategic Enforcement Plan (SEP) draft. What does this mean for employers? For some, it will mean changing recruitment and payroll practices to adhere to new EEOC and SEP policies. Will your organization be ready?… Read More