Illinois Equal Pay Certificate Deadline Is Looming

Illinois Equal Pay Certificate Deadline

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…

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Pay Transparency: Court Order Directs OFCCP to Release EEO-1 Reports

Pay Transparency

A federal court in California has ordered the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to release the EEO-1 reports of federal contractors. The contractors had filed an objection to the release of their data in response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. The Court Order reflects a national and global trend toward…

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Wage Transparency Act Passes in District of Columbia

Wage Transparency Act

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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Pay Equity in Canada: Closing the Pay Gap in Ontario and BC

Pay Equity

Canada has struggled to achieve pay equity, but 2023 has seen legislative developments in two key provinces, British Columbia, and Ontario.   Action is urgently needed to ensure workplace fairness and improve labor standards across the country. Here’s why: Progress towards narrowing the country’s gender pay gap is described as “glacial”.  Canada currently sits in 52nd…

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OFCCP Compliance: Proactively Prepare for Compensation Audits

OFCCP Compliance

Expanding OFCCP compliance is part of a wider shift to drive pay equity at the federal level.  Earlier this year on August 25, 2023, the OFCCP announced its updated Supply and Service Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing. Changes to the scheduling letter are far-reaching. Significant amendments relate to the scope of required employee level compensation…

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Contract Worker Rights: New Jersey & Illinois Break the Mold

Contract worker rights

Groundbreaking employment legislation for contract worker rights in New Jersey (NJ) is now law. NJ is the first US state to mandate equal pay for temporary workers, followed closely by Illinois.  Effective August 5, the Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights carries significant legal implications for temporary staffing agencies and their clients.  Legal implications for employers…

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Hawaii Amended Equal Pay Act: Ensuring Fair Compensation

equal pay act

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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