Don’t Gamify Your Pay Equity Analysis

Defining pay equity goals for your organization is one thing, choosing a solution is another. And it’s an important decision for employers because the wrong solution could put you in a worse position than when you set out to achieve your goals. In this piece, we will be talking about the importance of choosing an…

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4 Ways to Incorporate Pay Equity into Your Organization

Good employers know the importance of offering their workers a strong compensation package. But implementing an ongoing system to ensure all employees are fairly compensated can require holistic changes across an entire organization, leaving some employers unsure of where to start. Equal pay initiatives are well worth the effort. Companies that demonstrate a commitment to…

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National Strategy to Achieve Gender and Racial Equity Released

Late last month, the first-ever national strategy for achieving gender and racial equity was published. The strategy is part of the Biden administration’s Executive Order 14020, first enacted on International Women’s Day in March of this year. The order created the first-ever White House Gender Policy Council and tasked the group with developing a national…

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Colorado Updates Pay Transparency Guidance

Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act is proving to be a work in progress as both state employers and legislators navigate its multi-layered requirements.  Following the Act’s passage, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) issued Equal Pay Transparency Rules (EPT Rules) with additional information on job and promotional postings for employers. CDLE…

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Maine Joins California in Push for Enforcement of Employment Laws

Maine joined several other states in crafting legislation intended to expand representative actions for workers with the passage of An Act to Enhance Enforcement of Employment Laws (L.D. 1711) in June. Specifically, the bill aimed to provide workers with the ability to enforce laws governing employment practices and prohibiting workplace discrimination. While the bill was…

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Equal Pay for Team USA Act of 2021 Gains Traction

Gender-based pay inequities have long pervaded American sports, but a growing number of lawmakers and athletes are advocating for a solution: “equal pay for equal play.” This principle is embodied in the “Equal Pay for Team USA Act of 2021,” a bipartisan piece of legislation reintroduced to the Senate on Jul. 13, 2021. Originally brought…

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OFCCP Releases 2021 CSAL Schedule

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has released its Corporate Scheduling Announcement List (CSAL) for the 2021 fiscal year. Included in the list are 750 federal contractor and subcontractor establishments that will be audited by the OFCCP. Of the 750 total audits, there will be 668 establishment reviews, 19…

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California DFEH Sues Activision Blizzard for Systemic Discrimination

Following a two-year investigation, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) sued the entertainment gaming giant, Activision Blizzard for systematic discrimination on July 21, 2021. Included in the extensive complaint filed in the Los Angeles County Superior Court are allegations of “frat boy” culture, sexual harassment, unequal pay, retaliation, and gender-based discrimination.  The…

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Connecticut HB 6380 Requires Salary Range Disclosure

Effective October 1, 2021, Connecticut employers will have new significant pay equity obligations. Signed into law on June 7, 2021, House Bill No. 6380 (An Act Concerning the Disclosure of Salary Range for a Vacant Position) applies to all organizations within the Constitution State that have at least one employee. Although HB 6380 amends Connecticut…

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