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How to Foster Better Mental Health in the Healthcare Workforce

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Clinical Psychologist at the National Center for PTSD. SFA includes core actions that help to identify and address early signs of stress reactions in an ongoing way — not just after 'critical incidents,'" Watson says. However, legislation in the works could create better access to mental healthcare for healthcare workers.

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Wage Transparency Act Passes in District of Columbia

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In this article, we consider the current pay gap in DC, the impact of legislation, and take a look at the most recent pay equity laws. Income disparities in DC National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) figures reveal an overall wage gap of 15% in DC, below the national average. Legislation is aimed at closing long standing gender pay gaps.

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Class Action Pay Transparency Lawsuits On The Rise

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Failing to comply with legislation can lead to a rise in class action lawsuits, and subsequent financial penalties for employers. Legislation is ultimately aimed at closing the gender pay gap and creating workplace fairness. Class action lawsuits can have severe consequences, both reputationally and financially.

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

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Background to OFCCP Court Order Between 2019 and 2022, the Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR) submitted FOIA requests to the OFCCP. workers are now covered by pay transparency legislation, equating to 44.8 Data from the National Women’s Law Center suggests that figure could rise by an additional 38.8 million workers.

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Think #Workflex – A Win for Both Employers and Employees

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As a human resources professional, it can be a challenge to keep up with legislation and compliance matters much less stay on top of the ones being discussed by our legislators. This legislation is focused on two hot topics in our workplaces right now – paid leave and flexible work. A Little Background about Paid Leave.

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Belgium’s Path Toward Closing the Gender Pay Gap Under EU Directive

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Thus, while some EU members are attempting to solve vast differences in average wages between men and women, Belgium’s benefit to adhering to EU Directive requirements centers around solving the declining opportunity and larger wage disparities for women as they age. Employers must also consider the needs of workers with disabilities.

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How You can Solve the Nursing Shortage

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These areas often struggle to attract and retain healthcare professionals due to a lack of amenities, lower pay scales, and isolation from urban centers. Legislative Support : Laws and regulations that empower nurses to practice to the full extent of their education and licensure can help to maximally utilize the existing nursing workforce.