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Walmart walks back some DE&I commitments, stands firm on employee resource groups

HR Brew

Conservatives and politicians have increasingly pushed an anti-DE&I narrative over the last two years in an attempt to convince employers to roll back their diversity programs. The Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index was created at a time when folks could be fired just because of who they are.

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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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2024 Mid-Year Legal Updates: How to Comply with the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act 

MP Wired For HR

With the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issuing final regulations on April 15, 2024, and these regulations taking effect on June 18, 2024, it’s imperative that employers understand their obligations under this law. What is the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act? What Are the Key Obligations of Covered Employers?

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Pay Transparency 101: Four Ways Your Company Will Benefit 

MP Wired For HR

Increased Trust and Engagement : Promotes fairness: Pay transparency can help to reduce suspicions of pay discrimination by demonstrating that compensation is based on objective criteria. But what exactly is pay transparency, and how can it benefit your company? What is Pay Transparency?

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World Cup Champions U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Fights for Pay Equity

Trusaic

As issues of gender and racial inequality took center stage in 2020, leaders in leagues such as the NFL, NBA, and NWSL made headlines for their stances in support of movements pushing for a more just and equitable society. Women’s Soccer Team, NPR Interview. The Future of Pay Equity is Public Transparency.

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The gender pay gap isn’t budging enough, but the best companies close it

HRExecutive

However, a significant portion of the gap remains unexplained and is often attributed to systemic discrimination and bias. Advertisement - Diverse and inclusive workplaces that prioritize pay equity also are more likely to be innovative and financially successful. 1 employee experience consideration. When will the gender pay gap close?

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What Changes Can You Expect in Walmart’s DEI Policies?

HR Digest

Just as the arrival of DEI policies took America by storm, the abrupt rollback of these policies is becoming equally widespread. Rampant DEI backlash in corporate America has dissuaded many businesses from maintaining these policies but Walmart’s scaling back of its diversity policies is particularly notable. to do so, with over 1.6