Posts Tagged ‘pay transparency laws’
Virginia Pushing for Pay Transparency Legislation
Virginia’s Senate passed a pay transparency legislation that awaits signature from the governor. It would become the 10th state to enact a pay transparency law.
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 MoreBiden Administration Proposes Pay Equity Requirements for Federal Employers
The Biden administration is looking to continue its push for pay equity at the federal level. The Office of Personnel Management announced a new regulation for Federal agencies that will prohibit the use of salary history in setting pay for roles in the government. For federal contractors, the administration announced a proposed rule that would…
Read MoreEmery Reddy Files 31 Pay Transparency Lawsuits in Washington
Washington employers face a deluge of class actions alleging violations of the state’s Equal Pay and Opportunity Act (EPOA). Law firm Emery Reddy PLLC has filed 31 lawsuits since June, the majority in the last few weeks. Legislation came into force on January 1, 2023. High profile companies feature among those targeted by plaintiffs. These…
Read MoreEqual Pay for Work of Equal Value: EU Directive & Canadian Pay Equity
When it comes to closing the gender pay gap, the EU Pay Transparency Directive is streets ahead in global terms. “Equal pay for equal work or work of equal value” is a founding principle enshrined in Article 157 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFUE). It is also a driving principle…
Read MoreHawaii Amended Equal Pay Act: Ensuring Fair Compensation
Hawaii is the latest state to take steps to eliminate pay discrimination with an amendment to its Equal Pay Act. Hawaii SB1057 was signed into law by Governor Josh Green on July 3, 2023. As well as requiring employers to disclose salary information in job listings, the bill expands legislation for protected classes, and amends…
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