Minnesota Adopts Salary History Ban Legislation

Minnesota, Salary History Ban

Employers operating in the state of Minnesota are no longer allowed to ask job applicants about their prior compensation or benefits. The law (Minnesota SF 2909) went into effect Jan. 1, 2024 and updated the Minnesota Human Rights Act.  Minnesota is the 29th state to impose a salary history ban, which is intended to prevent…

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Pay Equity Deep Dive Part II: Wage Influencing Factors and Reliability Testing

Pay Equity

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…

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Equal Pay Named in EEOC Targeted Priorities

Equal Pay

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has taken another step toward achieving its goal of equal pay and eliminating discrimination.  EEOC objectives for fiscal years 2024 through 2028 are highlighted in its Strategic Enforcement Plan (SEP), released on September 21. And its message is uncompromising.  EEOC priorities The Commission’s clear focus is on combatting employment…

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