Women’s History Month: Marking Progress on the Gender Pay Gap
Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation, a time to celebrate women’s contributions throughout America’s history. Beginning March 1, this year we honor “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and… Read More
How to Comply with the New DOL Independent Contractor Rule
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has provided final guidance on employee vs. independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). On Jan. 9, the DOL Independent Contractor Rule was published. The final rule takes effect March… Read More
Addressing Pay Disparities on Latina Women’s Equal Pay Day
October 5 is Latina Women’s Equal Pay Day, the approximate date when Latina women’s earnings catch up to the earnings of white non-Hispanic men from the previous year. It’s a measure designed to bring attention to… Read More
Independence Day 2023: Fulfilling the Promise of Liberty and Equality For All
July 4th, or Independence Day, marks the historic date in 1776 when the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, and the colonies became independent from Great Britain. The nation’s… Read More
OFCCP Proposes Rule to Modify Enforcement Process for Employee Discrimination
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is taking steps to strengthen its pay equity enforcement strategy. On March 22, 2022, the OFCCP published a notice of proposed rulemaking aimed primarily at reversing regulations created under the Trump administration in 2020. Read More
Federal Forces Unite to Further Drive Pay Equity
To commemorate Equal Pay Day earlier this month, President Biden issued an executive order aimed at promoting pay equity and transparency in the federal workforce. The order applies to federal contractors and would oversee the hiring and pay-setting processes for federal workers. Read More
Black Women’s Equal Pay Day Spotlights Critical Need for Progress
Black Women’s Equal Pay Day took place on Aug. 3. The day marks how much longer the average Black, full-time working woman must work to earn what the average white man earns in a year’s time. In other words, Black women’s Equal Pay Day signifies that… Read More
Illinois SB 1480 Pay Data Reporting Law Gets Amended
The state government of Illinois recently enacted sweeping changes to its equal pay laws. Originally signed into law right before Equal Pay Day 2021, Illinois SB 1480 was amended by SB 1487 on June 25, 2021 to provide greater clarification on how Illinois employers… Read More
Illinois Equal Pay Act To Require Employer Pay Data Reporting
The state government of Illinois recently enacted sweeping changes to its equal pay laws. On March 23, right before Equal Pay Day 2021, Illinois Governor Jay Pritzker signed SB 1480 into law. There are three… Read More
Conduct a Pay Equity Analysis This Equal Pay Day
Today, March 24, 2021, is Equal Pay Day. Equal Pay Day is not a holiday but rather a time for somber reflection and strategic planning. According to the National Committee on Pay Equity, “This date symbolizes how far into the year… Read More