Posts Tagged ‘pay transparency legislation’
Wage 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…
Read MoreNavigating Pay Transparency: Stay Compliant with Pay Equity Software
The era of pay transparency is here to stay. Legislation is expanding across the US and globally, as the EU leads the way. Pay transparency is part of a movement to close the gender pay gap. At current rates of progress, women in today’s workforce will not see equal pay in their lifetime. Yet employers…
Read MoreEqual Pay Named in EEOC Targeted Priorities
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…
Read MoreUS Pay Equity Regulations and the EU Pay Transparency Directive
Complying with pay equity regulations is a constant challenge for employers operating in multiple jurisdictions. In this article we explore the parallels between the EU Pay Transparency Directive, and the diverse state-level regulations and federal laws in the US. US compliance: challenges facing employers As they endeavor to ensure workplace fairness and equal compensation, American…
Read MoreEqual Pay Awareness Day: How to Analyze & Close the LGBTQIA+ Pay Gap
June 15th, 2023 is a significant date for highlighting wage disparities and LGBTQIA+ workplace challenges as Equal Pay Today partners with the LGBTQIA+ community to draw attention to discrimination. While the gender pay gap is regularly analyzed, accurate data on the LGBTQIA+ pay gap is not easily available. Taking place during Pride Month, LGBTQIA+ Equal…
Read MoreIs the US Moving Towards National Pay Transparency Legislation?
On March 14, 2023, Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced the “Salary Transparency Act,” HR 1599, a significant piece of pay transparency legislation, which would require all employers nationwide to disclose pay ranges in job listings, provide wage ranges to job applicants, and provide that same information to existing employees. The legislation is intended to close…
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