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UK’s Path Toward Shrinking the Gender Pay Gap

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The UK’s Equality Act 2010 requires men and women to be paid the same for work of equal value. Accounting for intersectional discrimination in pay practices and considering needs of workers with disabilities. In cases of alleged pay discrimination, the burden of proof shifts to the employer. I ntersectional pay equity audit.

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Employers: Ongoing Measurement Key to Successful DEI Efforts

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million to settle a race-discrimination class-action lawsuit, one of the largest such settlements in U.S. In November 2000, Coke agreed to implement far-reaching changes to its hiring, promotion and compensation practices. … million settlement of class-action, race-discrimination lawsuit against the health care giant.

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Why the Next Equal Pay Case Matters to Every Employer

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The average salary loss is estimated at over £6,000 ($7,500), which could result in tens of millions of pounds in backdated compensation for the retailer. Under the UK’s Equality Act 2010 , men and women performing equal work are entitled to equal pay, unless a pay difference can be justified.

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Has 50 Years of Equal Pay Legislation Done Enough to Level the Playing Field? Not Even Close.

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The first page reads simply: “AN ACT TO Prevent discrimination, as regards terms and conditions of employment, between men and women.” In 2010, the Equal Pay Act 1970 was incorporated into the Equality Act 2010, along with other civil rights legislation. The paper on which it is printed is yellowing slightly.

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6 Ways to Avoid Age Bias in Your Job Descriptions

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A study conducted by AARP and the Economist Intelligence Unit found that age discrimination against older adults cost the economy $850 billion in 2018 alone. Note: Most age discrimination lawsuits relate to The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) which forbids age discrimination against people who are age 40 or older.

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Terminated Problem Employee Points to Discrimination, Retaliation as True Motives

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Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit—which covers Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania—recently upheld an employer’s trial court victory, providing useful guidance for employers seeking to manage difficult employees in the midst of workers’ compensation claims. Alleged Discrimination and Retaliation.

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Can Waste Management Employee Prove Disability Discrimination Claim?

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The former employee claims he was discriminated against under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The first injury occurred when he developed work-related tendinitis in his elbow in 2010. Justin filed a workers’ compensation claim for his March 27 injury on August 15.