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How Serious are OFCCP Equal Pay Penalties? Very.

Trusaic

The Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs (OFCCP) just won a significant equal pay victory against WMS Solutions, LLC, a staffing company focusing on asbestos abatement. Of the $960,905 that the company must pay, $179,907 must go to remedy pay discrimination. The remainder is to remedy systemic hiring discrimination.

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EEOC to Employers: Be Proactive on Addressing Instances of Age Discrimination

Trusaic

A number of federal, state, and local laws make it illegal to discriminate against a job candidate or employee on the basis of age. For example, theAge Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) prohibits discrimination based on age for persons 40 or older. The EEOC will monitor compliance with this agreement.”.

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What Employers Can Learn from Denny’s DEI Journey

Trusaic

Denny’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) journey has been decades in the making. A 1994 discrimination lawsuit prompted Denny’s to take stock of its practices, leading it to make fundamental changes that continue to evolve with time. From discrimination lawsuit to dynamic DEI strategy.

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How Serious are EEOC Age Discrimination Charges? Very.

Trusaic

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a government agency charged with enforcing federal civil rights laws, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA). With this latest victory, the EEOC provides a clear warning to employers to remain proactive addressing age discrimination.

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Opportunity Equity: Prepare for 2024’s Emerging HR Trend

Trusaic

Opportunity equity is the practice of providing all workers with equal access to opportunities for employment, development, and career advancement. But the data shows that equal pay and promotion opportunities remain a distant goal for most. But the data shows that equal pay and promotion opportunities remain a distant goal for most.

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Class Action Pay Transparency Lawsuits On The Rise

Trusaic

That’s because most working women are unlikely to see equal pay in their lifetimes. Since February 2020, salary mentions in job postings have nearly tripled. In fiscal year 2022, over 950 pay discrimination charges were filed with the EEOC, the first increase in pay equity claims in three years. What is pay transparency?

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Tackling workplace discrimination in 2020

Thrive Global

As we embark on a new year at the start of a new decade, it’s a time for all of us to reflect on the past 12 months – and to look ahead to what 2020 is likely to bring. Alongside the more traditional business financial goals and performance targets, it’s worth applying the same exercise to diversity and inclusion.