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Pay Equity Deep Dive Part 10: Proactive vs. Reactive Pay Equity

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The primary objective of a proactive pay equity analysis is to identify and remediate pay disparities and prevent future ones. In contrast, the primary objective of a reactive pay equity analysis is to address immediate...more

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California Legislation Requires More Transparency from Employers Utilizing Child Labor

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Earlier this week, California passed bill AB 3234 with ease in both the State Assembly (77-0) and the Senate (36-0). Governor Gavin Newsom is expected to sign the bill....more

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Florida Attorney General Investigating Starbucks’ DEI Practices

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Florida’s top legal officer said the state will investigate Starbucks for its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody claims Starbucks’ DEI initiatives that are meant to...more

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NYC Local Law 144: Choose Your Auditor Wisely

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Overview - Readers of DCI blogs know all about New York City’s (NYC’s) Local Law 144 (LL-144). Briefly, this law applies when an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) is used to hire or promote individuals for a job...more

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DOL’s Child Labor Enforcement Expected to Be Hotter Than Ever This Summer

In fiscal year (FY) 2023, more than half of all U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) child labor investigations resulted in a violation. Of the 955 child labor investigations with violations—a 14 percent increase over the prior...more

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Tackling the Pay Gap in Poland: From “Nice to Have” to Essential

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Poland and other EU countries will have to implement the principles of equal pay and transparency into their laws by June 7, 2026, to comply with Directive (EU) 2023/970 of the European Parliament and Council of May 10, 2023,...more

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OFCCP Week in Review Special Edition | DEAMcon24 Day One Recap

The following is Part 1 of a 3-Part series reporting on the 24 presentations at the DirectEmployers (“DE”) Annual Meeting (DEAMcon24) of Members and the public. DE will publish the second installment on Monday, April 22, and...more

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New York Lawmakers Aim to Close Loopholes in NYC’s AI Bias Audit Law and Add Teeth to Workplace Protections

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At least two proposed bills pending before the New York State Legislature would force employers to conduct bias audits and provide high levels of transparency if they use AI-fueled automated employment decision tools for...more

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Soaring New Heights: The IRS’s Crackdown of Aircraft Usage by Corporations and High-Income Earners

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced plans to initiate dozens of new audits this spring in an attempt to limit personal usage of corporate aircraft. These audits will focus primarily on “highest risk” corporations...more

DirectEmployers Association

OFCCP Week In Review: February 2024 #4

Tuesday, February 20, 2024: Telecommuting Decreased in 2022, But Still Far Above Pre-Pandemic Numbers, U.S. Census Bureau Reported - Among U.S. workers, 15.2 percent worked from home in 2022, down from almost 17.9 percent...more

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AI in HR: Navigating the Legal Landscape and Ensuring Fairness in Employee Selection

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize many industries, and the employment space is no exception. According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), almost one in four organizations utilize...more

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[Webinar] 2024 Expert Summit for Employment Attorneys - February 28th, 2:30 pm EST

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DCI Consulting is excited to present its second annual Expert Summit for Employment Attorneys. DCI is providing this Expert Summit as a service to the legal community. The webinars that comprise the Expert Summit will focus...more

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Court Orders Employer to Jail Unless He Complies with Union Fringe Benefit Fund Audit Request

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Employers are far behind the eight ball when union fringe benefit funds come knocking to audit or collect claimed delinquent contributions – and a recent decision from an Oregon federal judge means that employers could face...more

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Class Action Pay Transparency Lawsuits On The Rise

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As we predicted, pay transparency has become a priority for employers worldwide in 2023. Governments and organizations are taking major steps to address disparities in pay and ensure workplace fairness. Failing to comply...more

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DE Under 3: US DOL Inspector General’s Office Plans to Review Effectiveness of OFCCP Compliance Evaluations

Dive into this week's DE Under 3 for more on how the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Inspector General intends to conduct an audit focusing on the effectiveness of OFCCP Compliance Evaluations, according to its 22-page...more

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EEOC and WHD Alliance Impacts Every Employer

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The EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunities Commission) and Department of Labor WHD (Wage and Hour Division) have agreed on a partnership to enforce “workplace justice issues”. Effective September 13, the EEOC and WHD alliance...more

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The Importance of Conducting a Wage and Hour Audit for Your Business

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Employers face increasing complexities in managing their workforce and adhering to ever-changing employment laws. One main threat from this complexity comes from violating wage and hour laws. ...more

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DE Under 3: What Federal Contractors Need to Know About OFCCP's New Audit Scheduling Letter

Federal Contractors are confused, and rightfully so! In this episode, John and Candee recap the answer to one essential question asked during a live webinar they recently hosted alongside fellow compliance expert Jay Wang on...more

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Feds Set to Ratchet Up Pressure With New Audit and Conciliation Procedures for Federal Contractors: What You Need to Do

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The federal agency overseeing affirmative action and federal contract compliance is about to adjust the way it audits federal contractors and conciliates disputes over alleged discriminatory practices – and it might mean a...more

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[Webinar] Bias Audits in AI and Automated Employment Decision Tools - October 18th, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT

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On the heels of New York City Local Law 144, various states and cities are moving forward with requirements to conduct bias audits of artificial intelligence (AI) and automated employment decision tools (AEDT). Proposed laws...more

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Are You Compliant with NYC’s New Rules for Using AI in the Workplace? Answers to Your Top 7 Questions

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Businesses that use artificial intelligence tools to hire and promote employees in the Big Apple are navigating uncharted waters as they grapple with significant compliance obligations. New York City’s first-of-its-kind law...more

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Prove It or Lose It: New York City Cracks Down on AI Hiring Software

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Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) programs have gained notoriety by injecting ease into otherwise burdensome and difficult daily tasks. However, as with most innovative advancements, AI has also drawn concern from skeptics...more

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New York City Releases New Guidance on Law Regulating Use of Automated Employment Decision-Making Tools

On June 29, 2023, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) issued new guidance on the enforcement of the city’s law regulating the use of automated employment decision tools (AEDTs) ahead of the...more

DirectEmployers Association

OFCCP Week in Review, Special Edition | DEAMcon23 Day Two Recap

This is Part 2 of a 3-part series reporting on the 50 speakers delivering 27 different educational presentations at the DirectEmployers (DE) three-day Annual Meeting (DEAMcon23) of DE Members, Recruit Rooster customers, and...more

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Identifying AI's Impact in Employment: New York City Issues New Rules for Employers Using Automated Tools for Hiring and Promotion

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Attempting to increase transparency surrounding the use—and potential disparate impact—of artificial intelligence and data analytics in employment determinations, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection...more

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