Posts Tagged ‘Pay Gap’
Austria’s Path Toward Shrinking the Gender Pay Gap Under EU Directive
Austria’s gender pay gap is one of the larger in the European Union. More strict transparency and reporting requirements under the EU Directive could help.
Read MoreClosing the Pay Gap: Equal Pay Day Moves Forward Two Days In 2024
For the first time, the U.S. marks Equal Pay Day on March 12, as the gender pay gap closes. Learn how pay equity software helps employers to achieve equal pay.
Read MoreInternational Women’s Day: Inspiring Inclusion with Pay Equity
March 8, 2024 is International Women’s Day. Among the items to celebrate this year is the U.S. gender pay gap falling to its lowest level on record in 2023.
Read MoreWomen’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 Inclusion.” This year, there’s something to celebrate in regard to the gender pay gap, as progress has been made for the…
Read MoreColumbus Salary History Ban Takes Effect March 1
Columbus, Ohio is set to join Toledo and Cincinnati by banning inquiries into the compensation of job candidates. Effective March 1, 2024, the Columbus salary history ban applies to organizations with 15 or more employees in the city. The ban also extends to job placement, referral and recruitment agencies acting on behalf of employers. Pay…
Read MorePay Equity Deep Dive Part III: Tainted Variable Analysis and Root Cause Assessment
This is Part III of our “Pay Equity Deep Dive Series.” Part I focused on Compensation Philosophy Review and Pay Analysis Group formation and testing. Part II focused on Wage Influencing Factors (WIFs) and Reliability and Robustness Testing. Part III covers Tainted Variable Analysis and Root Cause Assessment. As we shared in Part II of…
Read MoreIllinois Equal Pay Certificate Deadline Is Looming
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…
Read MoreHow 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 11 and rescinds the 2021 rule developed under the Trump administration. How to Classify an Employee…
Read MorePay Equity Deep Dive Part II: Wage Influencing Factors and Reliability Testing
This is Part II of our “Pay Equity Deep Dive Series.” Part I focused on Compensation Philosophy Review and Pay Analysis Group formation and testing. Part II focuses on Wage Influencing Factors (WIFs) and Reliability and Robustness Testing. A Wage Influencing Factor (WIF) is a factor reflecting skill, effort, responsibility, working conditions, or location applied…
Read MoreWage Transparency Act Passes in District of Columbia
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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