Posts Tagged ‘Equal Pay’
Pay Transparency: Court Order Directs OFCCP to Release EEO-1 Reports
A federal court in California has ordered the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to release the EEO-1 reports of federal contractors. The contractors had filed an objection to the release of their data in response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. The Court Order reflects a national and global trend toward…
Read MoreUK Equality Act 2010 (Amendment) Regulations Take Effect
Effective from January 1, 2024, the UK’s Equality Act has been amended. Equality Act 2010 Amendment Regulations retain elements of EU law relating to specific discrimination protections. These would otherwise expire under the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023. Below, we summarize the key points of the amendments, and consider potential future changes…
Read MoreBrazilian Labor Law: Ensuring Equal Pay for Equal Work
On November 23, 2023, Brazil’s Ministry of Labor issued Federal Decree No. 11,795/2023. This update to Brazilian Labor Law regulates its “Equal Pay Law” 14,611 of July 3, 2023 and came into effect immediately. Companies with 100 or more employees are now required to publish biannual salary transparency reports. In cases of pay disparities, employers must…
Read MoreOFCCP Compliance: Proactively Prepare for Compensation Audits
Expanding OFCCP compliance is part of a wider shift to drive pay equity at the federal level. Earlier this year on August 25, 2023, the OFCCP announced its updated Supply and Service Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing. Changes to the scheduling letter are far-reaching. Significant amendments relate to the scope of required employee level compensation…
Read MoreNative Women’s Equal Pay Day 2023: A Closer Look at Wage Disparities
The year 2023 is almost behind us, and sadly Native American and Alaska Native women are only now approaching the point where their pay has caught up to non-Hispanic white men. That date falls on November 30 this year. It serves as a striking reminder of the disparities in wages and economic opportunities that Native…
Read MorePay Transparency Act: British Columbia Takes Action on Equal Pay
British Columbia’s Pay Transparency Act, Bill 13, became effective on May 11, 2023, with an immediate salary history ban. From November 1, employers must also include wage information in job postings and provide annual pay transparency reports. While Canada’s Federal Pay Equity Act is based on the principle of equal pay for work of equal…
Read MoreClass Action Pay Transparency Lawsuits On The Rise
As we predicted, pay transparency has become a priority for employers worldwide in 2023. Governments and organizations are taking major steps to address disparities in pay and ensure workplace fairness. Failing to comply with legislation can lead to a rise in class action lawsuits, and subsequent financial penalties for employers. In this article, we highlight…
Read MoreEqual Pay Protection & Brexit: What’s Next for the UK?
As EU member states prepare for the EU Pay Transparency Directive, the UK has dispensed with hundreds of EU-derived laws under its Schedule of Retained Law. What does that mean for equal pay protection and UK gender equality? Below, we explore the impact of Brexit and equal pay, and consider whether the UK will experience…
Read MoreMassachusetts Pay Transparency Moves a Step Closer
Massachusetts is poised to follow California and Illinois and become the third state to require pay data reporting. It would also be the eleventh to require pay transparency in job listings. On October 4, Massachusetts House of Representatives voted 148-8 in favor of the legislation. Pay transparency and wage equity requirements October 4,3, If successful…
Read MoreStarbucks Lawsuit Dismissal: A Triumph for Corporate Diversity Efforts
The National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR), a conservative think tank, recently initiated a lawsuit against Starbucks. They lost. The legal action challenged Starbucks’ commitment to its diversity and inclusion initiatives, alleging that their efforts were not only discriminatory but that they also adversely affected the company’s financial performance. However, Starbucks has been a…
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