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Employers: Ongoing Measurement Key to Successful DEI Efforts

Trusaic

million to settle a race-discrimination class-action lawsuit, one of the largest such settlements in U.S. In November 2000, Coke agreed to implement far-reaching changes to its hiring, promotion and compensation practices. … million settlement of class-action, race-discrimination lawsuit against the health care giant.

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Why the Next Equal Pay Case Matters to Every Employer

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The average salary loss is estimated at over £6,000 ($7,500), which could result in tens of millions of pounds in backdated compensation for the retailer. Under the UK’s Equality Act 2010 , men and women performing equal work are entitled to equal pay, unless a pay difference can be justified.

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Has 50 Years of Equal Pay Legislation Done Enough to Level the Playing Field? Not Even Close.

Trusaic

The first page reads simply: “AN ACT TO Prevent discrimination, as regards terms and conditions of employment, between men and women.” In 2010, the Equal Pay Act 1970 was incorporated into the Equality Act 2010, along with other civil rights legislation. The paper on which it is printed is yellowing slightly.

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Terminated Problem Employee Points to Discrimination, Retaliation as True Motives

HR Daily Advisor

Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit—which covers Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania—recently upheld an employer’s trial court victory, providing useful guidance for employers seeking to manage difficult employees in the midst of workers’ compensation claims. Alleged Discrimination and Retaliation.

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Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: A Comprehensive Guide

HR Digest

Equal Opportunity : Outline the organization’s commitment to providing equal employment opportunities, ensuring fair treatment in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, and promotion.

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Pay transparency: the pros, the cons, and best practices

Workable

Pay transparency – or salary transparency – is a setup in a company (or industry) where companies provide information on pay and compensation to employees. It is illegal to prohibit conversations about salary in the workplace (in the US, especially) – here, it’s the explicit openness that’s emphasized in communications transparency.

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4 Ways HR Analytics Can Improve Workplace Diversity

Cornerstone On Demand

There are multiple studies showing that diversity improves organizational bottom lines: McKinsey quarterly reported that between 2008 and 2010, companies with more diverse teams were top financial performers, and according to a study by Lu Hong and Scott E. Eliminating Workforce Discrimination with Big Data.

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