HR Digest

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Some illegal reasons may include: When an employer fires staff in violation of federal state and anti-discrimination laws. When an employer fires an employee who filed a complaint of sexual harassment, discrimination, or an unhealthy workplace. When an employer fires a worker after breaching the agreed contract of employment.

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Compensation Cafe

MAY 13, 2016

Even though I probably don't need to convince you of this, here are some statistics on labor force participation rates by age group for the years 2000 and 2009: Among people between the ages of 55 and 65, the labor force participation rate has increased 5 percent. Among those 65 and over, it's increased 4.5 What's causing this pattern?

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Compensation Cafe

JULY 2, 2015

In 2009 the Congressional Budget Office said: “Researchers who have examined the effects of preventive care generally find that the added costs of widespread use of preventive services tend to exceed the savings from averted illness. Some companies have faced workplace discrimination lawsuits over the use of financial penalties.

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HR Daily Advisor

OCTOBER 9, 2017

7th Circuit Court of Appeals—which covers Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin—recently decided an interesting and complex case involving allegations of age discrimination. The 7th Circuit found the county hadn’t engaged in any form of discrimination, including disparate impact or disparate treatment discrimination. Background.

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HR Daily Advisor

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

” To be eligible to sue for disability discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions of his position with or without a reasonable accommodation. In early December 2009, he sought treatment for a deteriorating medical condition in his legs and feet.

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Global People Strategist

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Specific criteria: An individual employed by a provider: Whose annual base wages (excluding superannuation and other benefits) are equal to or more than the amount of the high income threshold under section 333 of the Fair Work Act 2009. Work health and safety offenses and enforceable undertakings, and workers’ compensation obligations.

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HR Daily Advisor

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

While Title VII of the Civil Rights Act already prohibits gender-based discrimination, including pay discrimination, there was an unfortunate problem created by a court interpretation back in 2007. The Resolution: The Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009. This all came about from a decision in the case of Ledbetter v.

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General Information Services

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

The rule prohibited employers from discharging or discriminating against an employee for reporting a work-related injuries or illness. Drug testing under a state workers’ compensation law. Dr. Simo served as HireRight’s medical director starting in 2009 and was promoted to chief medical officer in 2015. 1904.35 (b)(1)(iv).

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Zenefits

JANUARY 3, 2022

It helps protect workers from discrimination, harassment, and exploitation — and businesses from lawsuits and other penalties. People with a criminal history face “pervasive discrimination” in employment, housing, and other areas and that lack of employment is a key factor in recidivism. Salary history. Non-compete agreements.

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Global People Strategist

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Specific criteria: An individual employed by a provider: Whose annual base wages (excluding superannuation and other benefits) are equal to or more than the amount of the high income threshold under section 333 of the Fair Work Act 2009. Work health and safety offenses and enforceable undertakings, and workers’ compensation obligations.

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Ohio Employer's Law

JULY 29, 2016

Here’s the rest of what I read this week: Discrimination. Emails Become an Expensive Sideshow in Employment Discrimination Lawsuits — via Michigan Employment Law Advisor. Seventh Circuit Serves Up Employer-Friendly Recipe For Compensating Tipped Employees — via The Wage and Hour Litigation Blog.

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Evil HR Lady

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

By consistent, I mean that his on-time percentage is 12% for the year to date - that means that he's arrived on time >10 days since the first working day of 2009. Basically, whenever he works more than 40 hours a week, he wants additional compensation. Discrimination against lazy people? Ask for what?

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Evil HR Lady

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

By consistent, I mean that his on-time percentage is 12% for the year to date - that means that he's arrived on time >10 days since the first working day of 2009. Basically, whenever he works more than 40 hours a week, he wants additional compensation. Discrimination against lazy people? Ask for what?

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HR Daily Advisor

DECEMBER 1, 2016

The appeals court rejected the man’s argument that he was paid too much compared to the woman because both employees voluntarily negotiated and elected the compensation scheme that proved to be more financially advantageous to the man. From 2009 to 2013, “Martin” worked for Preferred Solutions, Inc.,

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Trusaic

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Lilly Ledbetter, an equal pay activist who inspired the Fair Pay Act of 2009 , died Oct. Ledbetter sued for sex discrimination in 1999 in federal court in Alabama, and was awarded $3.8 Thus, to prevent this from occurring again, Congress passed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act in 2009. 14 at the age of 86.

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HiBob

MARCH 3, 2024

Pay transparency is the practice of openly sharing information about compensation in the pursuit of pay equity, allowing people to understand how their pay compares to others and promoting fairness in the workplace. The regulations also prohibit pay discrimination on the basis of gender, ensuring equal pay for equal work.

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ExactHire

AUGUST 25, 2016

The inability for employees to freely discuss pay information with one another has arguably prevented some individuals from taking advantage of federal protections available under the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 in the past.

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Zenefits

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Over the years, the federal government has enacted a series of anti-discrimination laws, which prohibit discrimination against job applicants and employees. You must also display the “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster, prepared by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Employer coverage.

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Accurate Background

JANUARY 29, 2021

Enacted in 2009, the most recent piece of legislation enforced by the EEOC is the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. She swiftly filed a sex discrimination case, and over the next eight years took her case all the way to the Supreme Court…where she sadly lost. But do you know her story, and what this Act means for employers?

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The Employer Handbook

OCTOBER 15, 2024

In March 1998, Ledbetter submitted a questionnaire to the EEOC alleging specific acts of sex discrimination, and in July of that year, she filed a formal EEOC charge. After taking early retirement in November 1998, Ledbetter filed suit in federal court for Title VII gender discrimination and violation of the Equal Pay Act.

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Trusaic

JUNE 11, 2024

equal pay law was enacted, additional laws have been introduced, aimed at strengthening equal opportunities: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employers from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Create a compensation philosophy: Evaluate your company’s Wage Influencing Factors (WIF).

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Accurate Background

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The bill was among the first laws in American history aimed at reducing gender discrimination in the workplace, making it illegal to pay different salaries for similar work. The Age Discrimination Act of 1967 – effective June 12, 1968. Johnson, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967 is a U.S.

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Visier

AUGUST 31, 2016

Whether HR is dealing with health and safety incidents, compliance issues, compensation and payroll errors, or wrongful hiring and termination practices, these are all risks that HR can mitigate with the right data-driven approach. This pay data is intended to help enforce federal pay discrimination laws.

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Kazoo

AUGUST 7, 2019

It’s crazy to think ageism as a real thing in a time when discrimination has been turned on its head by diversity and inclusion. since the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) was passed in 1967, the Act itself is suspect. and has remained so since 2009. Yet age bias seems to have slipped through the cracks.

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Kazoo

AUGUST 7, 2019

It’s crazy to think ageism as a real thing in a time when discrimination has been turned on its head by diversity and inclusion. since the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) was passed in 1967, the Act itself is suspect. and has remained so since 2009. Yet age bias seems to have slipped through the cracks.

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Analytics in HR

AUGUST 11, 2023

ADA reasonable accommodations are outlined in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities. The Act, therefore, protects qualified individuals with disabilities from discrimination in the hiring process, as well as in the terms and conditions of employment.

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Business Management Daily

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Pay discrimination can lead to retention problems, legal issues, and a poor reputation that affects how both job candidates and the public at large perceive the organization. A variety of legitimate factors influence employee compensation. Obviously, the issue of fair pay is a societal concern. Take the case of location.

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HR Daily Advisor

MAY 9, 2017

Establishment – The prohibition against compensation discrimination under the EPA applies only to jobs within an establishment. For example, if a central administrative unit hires employees, sets their compensation, and assigns them to work locations, the separate work sites can be considered part of one establishment.

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HR Daily Advisor

MARCH 22, 2018

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed suit on behalf of three female employees of the Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA), alleging salary discrimination under the EPA. MIA hired Cordaro in December 2009. The EEOC’s lawsuit against MIA alleged gender-based salary discrimination in violation of the EPA.

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Evil HR Lady

AUGUST 23, 2010

I agree with many of your points -- but one point to make is that I'm making more money on my loans (4% interest) paying myself than I was making from the market during late 2009 and 2010 thus far. My return hasn't been very positive. At least with the loans, I know I'm putting 4% more back in my pocket.

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HR Daily Advisor

APRIL 20, 2018

Employers need to be particularly wary on this point because not only is pay discrimination illegal but also, it’s something that is subject to increased scrutiny right now, both in the media and by regulatory enforcement bodies like the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act was passed in 2009.

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Paycor

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

11-5-116 (2009) requires an employer to provide reasonable unpaid break time each day to an employee who needs to express breast milk for her child and requires an employer to make a reasonable effort to provide a private, secure and sanitary room or other location other than a toilet stall where an employee can express her breast milk.

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HR Daily Advisor

MAY 2, 2017

In this article, we will review employers’ recordkeeping obligations under the law and how employer practices were impacted by the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009. Some employers keep records even longer than required, especially since the 2009 passage of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act (Ledbetter Act).

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HR Daily Advisor

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Generally, there have been two main federal laws that prohibit pay discrimination for the last half-century: The Equal Pay Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (Title VII). The Equal Pay Act amended the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and prohibits pay discrimination on the basis of sex. The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009.

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Workplace Mediation Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Employers have a positive duty to prevent discrimination, harassment and unlawful conduct by their employees or agents. Employers and Person Conducting a Business Undertaking (PCBUs) must take “reasonable and proportionate measures” to eliminate sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, as far as possible.

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Thrive Global

DECEMBER 4, 2020

In 2009, I graduated from The Wharton School at The University of Pennsylvania. I focused on real estate, but if you recall, 2009 was pretty much the worst year for property markets and finance in the history of the world, so I couldn’t find anyone hiring in that space. I love this column! I wound up in education somewhat by chance.

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UKG

MAY 4, 2021

25 per hour federal minimum, which hasn’t changed since July 24, 2009. Now more than ever, having employees in different offices or working from home in different states does very little to impede conversations , and compensation remains a popular topic. Additionally, employees talk! ACA affordability considerations.

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