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MARCH 14, 2024

In response to the EU Pay Transparency Directive, which requires employers operating in European Union member states to report on pay data, Trusaic will be evaluating the state of each country in the EU’s current gender pay gaps and the path toward compliance. While some European Union countries have relatively minuscule gender pay gaps to address, Austria is among the group where the most progress is needed.

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MARCH 12, 2024

For nearly three decades, Equal Pay Day has symbolized how far into the year women have to work to earn what men earned in the previous year. This year, it moves forward to March 12, representing incremental, significant progress in closing the gender pay gap. While all progress is welcome, the headline figures don’t tell us the whole story, as we explain below.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This is Part III of our “Pay Equity Deep Dive Series.” Part I focused on Compensation Philosophy Review and Pay Analysis Group formation and testing. Part II focused on Wage Influencing Factors (WIFs) and Reliability and Robustness Testing. Part III covers Tainted Variable Analysis and Root Cause Assessment. As we shared in Part II of our deep dive, a Wage Influencing Factor (WIF) is a factor reflecting skill, effort, responsibility, working conditions, or location applied consistently in determ

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FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Employers operating in the state of Minnesota are no longer allowed to ask job applicants about their prior compensation or benefits. The law (Minnesota SF 2909 ) went into effect Jan. 1, 2024 and updated the Minnesota Human Rights Act. Minnesota is the 29th state to impose a salary history ban , which is intended to prevent employers from making compensation decisions based on an employee’s prior pay history, as it can perpetuate pay inequity.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

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 March 24, 2024 draws near, here’s what employers need to know. As we also highlight, a major requirement is compliance with the state’s Equal Pay Act of 2003.

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JANUARY 11, 2024

Effective from January 1, 2024, the UK’s Equality Act has been amended. Equality Act 2010 Amendment Regulations retain elements of EU law relating to specific discrimination protections. These would otherwise expire under the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023. Below, we summarize the key points of the amendments, and consider potential future changes to UK gender pay gap reporting.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2023

On October 30, 2023, the Biden administration issued its highly anticipated AI Executive Order (EO) on artificial intelligence (AI). Focused on creating a framework for “responsible AI”, the EO expands on the Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights. Key elements covered in its scope include safety, privacy, equity and civil rights, healthcare and education, workplace fairness, and innovation and competition.

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OCTOBER 5, 2023

October 5 is Latina Women’s Equal Pay Day , the approximate date when Latina women’s earnings catch up to the earnings of white non-Hispanic men from the previous year. It’s a measure designed to bring attention to ongoing pay disparities between, in this case, Latina Women and their white male colleagues. It’s also a measure that has been, unfortunately, difficult to track over the years.

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OCTOBER 3, 2023

The UK’s Birmingham City Council issued two 114 notices in September, effectively declaring itself bankrupt. It now faces a staggering £760 million equal pay bill ($928 million). Council correspondence suggests the final figure could amount to £1.15 billion ($1.4 billion). And the claim is growing by an estimated £5 million to £14 million ($6-17 million) per month.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

While pay equity remains a key HR trend in 2023, another is emerging as we approach 2024; that of opportunity equity. Opportunity equity is the practice of providing all workers with equal access to opportunities for employment, development, and career advancement. That’s irrespective of gender, race/ethnicity, age, and other personal attributes. It aims to dismantle barriers to career advancement and create a level playing field for all employees.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Illinois has stepped up its commitment to closing the gender pay gap by introducing pay transparency requirements for employers. Signed by Governor Pritzker on August 11, 2023, Bill HB3129 comes into effect on January 1, 2025. In this article, we highlight Illinois Equal Pay Act amendments, and how employers can navigate these changes effectively. The new wage transparency law applies to all Illinois employers with 15 employees or more, and affects positions that are: Physically carried out (e

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

A Fifth Circuit decision in the Federal Court of Appeals has sent shockwaves through employers in Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi. The “ historically conservative and employer-friendly” circuit ruled in favor of the plaintiff in a Title VII claims case, Hamilton v. Dallas County. Three decades of legal precedent have been overturned, making it easier for employees to bring employment discrimination claims.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Described by its critics as “woke capitalism,” Environmental, Social, and Governance, (ESG) is facing something of a backlash. But that overlooks the far-reaching benefits to employers and investors. A survey by The Conference Board (TCB) found that almost half of all businesses have faced ESG backlash. 61% believe that backlash will remain the same or increase in the next couple of years.

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AUGUST 31, 2023

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 Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights carries significant legal implications for temporary staffing agencies and their clients. Legal implications for employers and temporary staffing agencies By strengthening contract worker rights, New Jersey aims to protect its 127,000 temporary

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AUGUST 29, 2023

Speculation over the return of EEO-1 Component 2 pay data reporting has been rife for some time. To be precise, since Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Commissioner Keith Sonderling warned, “Watch out, it is coming”. This time, speculation cannot be dismissed, as Bloomberg Law reports the EEOC is “widely expected” to reinstate EEO-1 Component 2.

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JULY 18, 2023

On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court ruled that admissions programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina (UNC), based on race, violated the Constitution’s guarantee of equal protection. It was a significant affirmative action decision that, not unexpectedly, sent shock waves across the nation—not only among institutions of higher education, but across all types of organizations wondering how this decision might come to impact their workplace affirmative action and DEI efforts.

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JULY 11, 2023

The combination of machine learning (ML) and AI in salary management could help HR to determine the “perfect salary” for employees. Pay equity legislation and the risk of equal pay claims is forcing employers to review the way in which compensation decisions are made. They also want salary decisions to reflect individual skills rather than the compensation level of a specific job, particularly where talent shortages exist.

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JUNE 28, 2023

Everywhere you turn, organizations, individual states, countries all over the world, and federal governments are proclaiming focus to achieve pay equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. The latest to voice the sentiment is the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) Charlotte A. Burrows. Burrows was appointed by Biden in January 2021 and is the EEOC’s newest Chair, though she has been on the commission since 2014.

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JUNE 29, 2023

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 Rights Act of 1964 to automated systems. It aims to prevent discrimination caused by AI to job applicants and employees, including areas affecting pay equity.

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JUNE 27, 2023

Microsoft is skipping employee pay raises for full-time salaried employees and its senior leadership team in 2023, a move announced by CEO Satya Nadella which contrasts with its 2022 salary increases. Employee bonuses, stock awards and promotions will continue. Microsoft’s decision on pay raises reflects a growing trend in the tech sector. Only 35% of European tech start-ups plan to offer pay raises in 2023 due to a tougher macroeconomic environment.

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JUNE 22, 2023

In recent years, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been increasingly focusing on corporate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policies and statements. Fraudulent practices related to ESG efforts and outcomes have come under scrutiny, as investors are now considering ESG factors when making investment decisions. The SEC has initiated enforcement actions against companies for misleading or false ESG disclosures, resulting in penalties and reputational damage.

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JUNE 20, 2023

In May 2023, 2,000 employees of UK retailer Next plc, won the second stage of their equal pay claim. In the second stage of the Next equal pay case , an employment tribunal ruling agreed that the work of its predominantly female sales consultants was of equal value to warehouse jobs occupied by mainly male workers. The unanimous decision means that the burden of proof now shifts to Next to prove there is a non-discriminatory reason for the difference in pay.

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JUNE 19, 2023

On June 19th, 1865, Union Major General Gordon Granger informed enslaved African Americans in Texas that they were free. Today, Juneteenth is a culturally significant day in African American history and was officially declared a federal holiday by President Biden in 2021. Here’s our brief guide to Juneteenth, and its ongoing impact on freedom and equality.

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MAY 18, 2023

California has expanded its past data reporting requirements for “payroll employees” to include a new pay data report for employers with 100 or more “labor contractor employees.” It’s a move that’s not too surprising given the rise in the use of contractor laborers and the advancement of what has come to be known as the “gig economy.” It’s all part of an effort to ensure pay equity for employees and to close the pay gaps that have historically existed between men and women and people of color (P

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MAY 4, 2023

According to a report from The Josh Bersin Co., communicating clearly about pay equity is nearly 13 times as important for employee retention and engagement as talking about “high levels of pay and benefits.” Equity Matters More Than High Pay and Great Benefits Provided with a list of 84 employee experience strategies, respondents ranked “fair and equitable rewards” at #5 and “above-average compensation and benefits” at #75.

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MAY 3, 2023

Following the approval of the EU’s Pay Transparency Directive by the European Parliament , pay transparency has become a globally trending business topic that employers can no longer ignore. Yet it is still not a high priority for most organizations. Company leaders may claim that pay equity is critical to the success of their business, but that statement is often unsupported in terms of their policies.

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APRIL 27, 2023

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 , where multiple studies revealed the following: Knowing the salary of their colleagues can improve the productivity of your employees, providing they believe the system is fair, and offers the opportunity to secure a future pay raise Employees work harder when knowing the comp

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MARCH 15, 2023

Uncertainty continues to pervade the economic landscape after a tumultuous 2022. Recent sweeping layoffs in the tech industry underscore this uncertainty, leaving employees and employers alike to wonder what lies ahead. Uncertainty in the Economy With many economists forecasting a recession in the coming year–albeit later than originally thought –layoffs and staff reductions may continue to be a difficult reality for some companies.

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MARCH 1, 2023

Concerns about pay equity are nothing new. But tangible steps to do something to close pay equity gaps are relatively new and taking the form of pay transparency laws that are rapidly emerging around the country at both the state and local levels. These laws include restrictions such as bans on employers seeking information about applicants’ past salary histories to requirements for employers to share information about pay ranges in their job postings and hiring materials.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released their newest Strategic Enforcement Plan (SEP) draft. What does this mean for employers? For some, it will mean changing recruitment and payroll practices to adhere to new EEOC and SEP policies. Will your organization be ready? There’s a lot to know as you prepare for increased scrutiny from the employment agency.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Pay transparency is a key issue facing HR in 2023. It’s estimated that one in four U.S. workers is covered by a law that requires organizations to post salary ranges in job listings. The latest pay transparency legislation came into effect on January 1st in California and Washington State. Pay transparency offers HR an opportunity to improve employee engagement and retention, as well as close the pay gap and achieve pay equity.

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DECEMBER 20, 2022

Beginning in the new year, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) will release several years’ worth of federal contractors’ EEO-1 type 2 reports. Employers were given a deadline of October 19, 2022, to object to the release of this data. If you believe there is an error and that your company is exempt from disclosure, contact OFCCP as soon as possible , but no later than January 2, 2023.

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DECEMBER 7, 2022

Less than 30 days from now the pay transparency requirements of California’s SB 1162 law will be in effect. That means employers with operations in California will need to append pay range information to all job listings. Of course, sharing pay information for job listings is no easy undertaking. Organizations need to evaluate their compensation practices and verify that their ranges are genuine and equitable.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2022

LinkedIn, the website dedicated to helping professionals network, has signed California’s Equal Pay Pledge, signifying a public and dedicated commitment to fostering equitable pay practices. . What is California’s Equal Pay Pledge? Initiated in 2019 by California’s Office of the First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the Equal Pay Pledge requires organizations to “conduct an annual company-wide gender pay analysis, reviewing hiring and promotion processes to reduce unconscious bias and structural

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NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Every so often, a “tsunami” law comes crashing in. SB 1162 , the new California pay transparency law, is sweeping in with substantial changes to the employment landscape. So significant, that employers who have just one employee need to comply with at least part of the new requirements. Poised to pinpoint patterns of wage discrimination, California SB 1162 may be seen as going further than any pay equity-related bill ever has.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Veteran’s Day is a time to take stock of how fortunate we are to live in a country with extensive freedoms, and how fortunate we are to have brave men and women who, generation after generation, step forward to willingly put their lives on the line to protect those freedoms for all of us. While we give thanks to our military veterans through various celebrations, there is another important way we can recognize the value of veterans to America.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2022

In a historic move, the Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) passed a pay equity policy for its contracted female cricket players. BCCI president Roger Binny said in a media advisory , “In our Apex Council meeting today, we have made a marquee decision on pay equity for our women cricketers. Our women players will be paid the same match fees as men in international cricket.

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