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Pay Equity Laws Audits

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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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Modifying Pay Equity Audits to Address New Legal Requirements

Employers have been conducting pay equity audits for decades to identify disparities in compensation that may create unfairness, legal risk, or other compliance issues. Recently, however, we have seen a spate of new pay...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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Employee Pay Expectations Are Soaring: How to Proceed with Pay Equity in Mind

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New labor market data revealed job seekers’ salary expectations have risen significantly from the previous year. The triannual survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found the lowest average wage respondents would...more

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DOL Updates FLSA OT Rule: What It Means for Your Pay Equity Efforts

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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule that establishes the new salary threshold for overtime consideration at $43,888 under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The new threshold takes effect July 1, and...more

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U.S. Updates Race Categories for First Time in 27 Years

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The U.S. government is changing how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity for the first time in 27 years. Specifically, the update will more accurately count residents who identify as Hispanic and of Middle Eastern and...more

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[Webinar] Affirmative Action, OFCCP Compliance, and Pay Equity Analytics in Higher Education - March 14th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

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Join DCI for an insightful webinar where we'll explore the intricacies of affirmative action, OFCCP compliance, and pay equity analyses for higher education institutions. During this engaging session, we'll delve into some of...more

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Biden Administration Proposes Pay Equity Requirements for Federal Employers

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The Biden administration is looking to continue its push for pay equity at the federal level. The Office of Personnel Management announced a new regulation for Federal agencies that will prohibit the use of salary history in...more

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Illinois Equal Pay Certificate Deadline Is Looming

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When it comes to pay equity, Illinois has some of the most stringent laws in the United States. Along with California, it is the only state to require pay data reporting. As the Illinois Equal Pay Certificate Deadline of...more

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How to Comply with the New DOL Independent Contractor Rule

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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has provided final guidance on employee vs. independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). On Jan. 9, the DOL Independent Contractor Rule was published. ...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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Amazon Gender Pay Disparity: Tech Giant Faces Class Action Lawsuit

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Three women have filed a class action lawsuit against Amazon, alleging systematic gender pay discrimination. The plaintiffs allege that Amazon gender pay disparity arose from its compensation system, resulting in: “the...more

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OFCCP Compliance: Proactively Prepare for Compensation Audits

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Expanding OFCCP compliance is part of a wider shift to drive pay equity at the federal level. Earlier this year on August 25, 2023, the OFCCP announced its updated Supply and Service Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing....more

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Sustainability Claims: Has Your Organization Achieved Pay Equity?

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So-called “greenwashing” class actions are emerging as a big risk for companies making sustainability claims. Most recently, a court in California threw out a claim against e-commerce site Etsy, albeit with leave to amend....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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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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Pay Equity Reporting: Corporate Sustainability Directive vs IFRS

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Sustainability reporting is expanding across all industry sectors. Foremost among these is the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), which takes effect in 2024. At the same time, the IFRS is also expanding...more

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OFCCP Releases Second List of Audits for 2023

On September 8, 2023, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) released a list of 1,000 establishments for supply and service federal contractors selected to receive advance audit notices known as Corporate...more

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Contract Worker Rights: New Jersey & Illinois Break the Mold

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Groundbreaking employment legislation for contract worker rights in New Jersey (NJ) is now law. NJ is the first US state to mandate equal pay for temporary workers, followed closely by Illinois. Effective August 5, the...more

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AI in HR: Can You Trust Your Pay Equity Software Provider?

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EEOC Title VII guidance released last month highlighted the need for employers to partner with a trusted pay equity software provider. The technical assistance document outlined the application of Title VII of the Civil...more

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Pay Equity is the Key to Achieving the “S” in ESG

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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting have become vital considerations for employers. But rather than seeing the requirements as an additional reporting burden or a...more

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Pay Transparency Motivates Employees to Work Harder

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Employees who feel and see their pay is fair through pay transparency and see themselves as part of a system where they can be promoted tend to work harder. That’s according to research reported in The Wall Street Journal,...more

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Pay Equity Audits For The Pay Transparency Era

In recent years, workplace pay equity has become a priority for many states and cities, as seen by the growing number of pay transparency laws being implemented across the country. In turn, pay equity has become a critical...more

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[Webinar] California Fair Pay Act And Related Requirements – What California Employers Should Know - April 26th, 10:00 am - 11:00...

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Join CDF partners Leigh Ann White and Sander van der Heide for a comprehensive, complimentary webinar on California’s Fair Pay Act and related laws, including planning and conducting a pay equity audit to help protect your...more

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“Just Pay It”: The Nike Lawsuit, Gender Pay Gap & Pay Equity

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In 2018, a Nike lawsuit was filed by two former Nike employees on behalf of more than 500 women who worked for the company, alleging systematic pay inequality. The impending court case is anticipated to be one of the...more

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