Illinois Equal Pay Certificate Deadline Is Looming

Illinois Equal Pay Certificate Deadline

When it comes to pay equity, Illinois has some of the most stringent laws in the United States. Along with California, it is the only state to require pay data reporting. As the Illinois Equal Pay Certificate Deadline of March 24, 2024 draws near, here’s what employers need to know. As we also highlight, a…

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Wage Transparency Act Passes in District of Columbia

Wage Transparency Act

Pay transparency is coming to the District of Columbia (DC). Bill 25-194, or the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023 will require employers to include salary information in job listings.  DC’s Wage Transparency Act aims to address one of the worst pay gaps for women of color in the US. Subject to approval by…

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Title VII Claims: How the Fifth Circuit Decision & EEOC AI Case Impact Employers

Title VII Claims

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…

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Hawaii Amended Equal Pay Act: Ensuring Fair Compensation

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Hawaii is the latest state to take steps to eliminate pay discrimination with an amendment to its Equal Pay Act. Hawaii SB1057 was signed into law by Governor Josh Green on July 3, 2023.  As well as requiring employers to disclose salary information in job listings, the bill expands legislation for protected classes, and amends…

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US Pay Equity Regulations and the EU Pay Transparency Directive

pay equity regulations

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…

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Black Women’s Equal Pay Day Shifts to July 27 in 2023

Black Women’s Equal Pay Day

According to Equal Pay Today, Black Women’s Equal Pay Day is observed today, on July 27. The date shifts every year as a reflection of how far into the year Black women need to work to “catch up” to white men. In other words, this year Black women must work an extra seven months to…

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Understanding EEO-1 Reporting: Components 1 & 2

EEO-1 reporting

EEO-1 Reporting: What to Know About Components 1 and 2 The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that 2022 EEO-1 data collection will likely open in mid-July 2023, however, this date is tentative. To stay informed, you can find updates when they’re available at the official EEO-1 data collection website. Also on the line…

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