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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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4 Ways HR Analytics Can Improve Workplace Diversity

Cornerstone On Demand

There are multiple studies showing that diversity improves organizational bottom lines: McKinsey quarterly reported that between 2008 and 2010, companies with more diverse teams were top financial performers, and according to a study by Lu Hong and Scott E. Eliminating Workforce Discrimination with Big Data.

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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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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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Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust at Total Rewards

WorkHuman

came from Colleen Burgess, director of compensation and performance at Qlik. For example, WorldatWork supports the End Pay Discrimination Through Information Act, which clarifies that it’s unlawful for an employer to retaliate against an employee who voluntarily discusses compensation.

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Terminated Problem Employee Points to Discrimination, Retaliation as True Motives

HR Daily Advisor

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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Cafe Classic: 77 Cents and Gender Discrimination - The Wrong Conclusion

Compensation Cafe

Last week (this post originally published July 27, 2010), President Obama urged Congress to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act. If you're like most people, you think of gender discrimination. Women earn 77 cents for every dollar earned by men because of discrimination. . I'm here to tell you that's not true. Here's why.