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How Serious are OFCCP Equal Pay Penalties? Very.

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A News Release dated June 22, 2020, described the order, which requires WMS Solutions, LLC to pay $960,905 in back wages, damages, and interest based on discrimination and harassment claims. Of the $960,905 that the company must pay, $179,907 must go to remedy pay discrimination. WMS Solutions, LLC , DOJ ALJ, No.

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Navigating Pay Transparency: Stay Compliant with Pay Equity Software

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We also look at the vital role of pay equity software. Massachusetts will be just the third state to require pay data reporting, alongside California and Illinois. Workers who suffer gender pay discrimination are entitled to uncapped compensation, including full recovery of back pay and related bonuses.

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New Jersey Law Against Discrimination Expands Protections Against Ageism

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The state of New Jersey recently updated its Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) to include protections against age discrimination. Below we outline what employers need to know about the anti-discrimination law. The updates expand recourse for employees who are discriminated against based on their age.

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California SB 1162: Frequently Asked Questions

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Poised to pinpoint patterns of wage discrimination, California SB 1162 may be seen as going further than any pay equity-related bill ever has. Employers with 100 or more employees and/or 100 labor contractors must also provide pay data reporting submissions annually. These requirements come with hefty penalties for violations. .

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Google Settles $118 Million Gender Pay Discrimination Lawsuit

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This time, however, the story is a little different, as the multinational technology giant is under fire for gender pay discrimination. The three original plaintiffs all held drastically different roles within Google, with one being a software engineer, another in business systems integration, and the last working in branding communications.

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Importance of Compliance Training in California State

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The learning goals for this program are the following: Relook at discrimination, abuse, and retaliation together with governing laws. This program was developed to increase awareness regarding workplace discrimination and harassment. Data will show the status of current training and compliant or non-compliant employees.

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Riot Games Settles Gender Discrimination Lawsuit at $100 Million

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Entertainment company Riot Games recently settled a multi-year-long gender discrimination class-action lawsuit with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH). The post Riot Games Settles Gender Discrimination Lawsuit at $100 Million first appeared on Trusaic. To learn more about achieving pay equity, click here.