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98% of businesses have gender identity and sexual orientation non-discrimination policies, up from 5% in 2002, report finds

HR Brew

Almost all (98%) participating businesses now have gender identity and sexual orientation non-discrimination policies, up from just 5% when the index began in 2002. The organization released its annual Corporate Equality Index (CEI) today, with 1,449 participating companies75 more than last yearincluding 376 of the Fortune 500.

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How Serious are OFCCP Equal Pay Penalties? Very.

Trusaic

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. As a condition of receipt of federal funds, contractors may be subject to an OFCCP audit, including a compensation analysis.

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California SB 1162 Signed Into Law: Takes Effect Jan. 1

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Mean and median pay data reporting is a new requirement, never before seen, and it will likely help California’s Civil Rights Department (CRD), formerly the Department of Fair Employment and Housing, identify pay discrimination in the workplace. . SB 1162 will set the bar even higher. Getting ahead of the new law’s looming start date.

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HR plays a critical role in AI policy and deploying the tech at work

HR Brew

The AI task analysis Brynjolfsson, who also co-founded Workhelix, a tech company that works with employers to identify opportunities for AI adoption, told HR Brew that these decisions must be cross-functional. We developed what we call the task-based analysis,” Brynjolfsson said of Workhelix. Where does AI fit in?

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2025 HR Due Diligence Checklist & Guide for HR Leaders

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Thorough analysis allows HR professionals to play a critical role in shaping the success of a merged organization. This involves a deep analysis of compensation and benefits structures, talent profiles, organizational culture , compliance with labor laws, and existing HR policies and practices. What happens after the deal closes?

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Equal Pay Day 2025: Understanding the Pay Gap and How to Close It

Trusaic

However, it does not distinguish between pay differences due to job-related factors and those that may stem from discrimination or bias. This gap highlights pay inequities that cannot be justified by legitimate business-related reasons and may indicate bias or discrimination. Adjusted vs. Unadjusted Pay Gap: Whats the Difference?

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New York City’s Pay Transparency Law Requires Employers to Provide Salary Range Disclosures

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New York City is the latest in a string of local jurisdictions and states to combat wage discrimination through pay transparency. PayParity helps your organization promote transparency through a holistic analysis of employee compensation at the intersections of gender, race/ethnicity, and age. The growing trend of pay transparency.