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How Serious are OFCCP Equal Pay Penalties? Very.

Trusaic

A News Release dated June 22, 2020, described the order, which requires WMS Solutions, LLC to pay $960,905 in back wages, damages, and interest based on discrimination and harassment claims. As a condition of receipt of federal funds, contractors may be subject to an OFCCP audit, including a compensation analysis.

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World Cup Champions U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Fights for Pay Equity

Trusaic

“Men are so often paid and compensated on the potential that they show, not necessarily what they’ve done… And women are so often paid on what they’ve actually done…” Megan Rapinoe, U.S. Women’s Soccer Team (USWNT) earns just 89% of the men’s team’s compensation. 3 minute read . gender wage gap.

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The gender pay gap isn’t budging enough, but the best companies close it

HRExecutive

However, a significant portion of the gap remains unexplained and is often attributed to systemic discrimination and bias. Employees who feel fairly compensated are more engaged, productive and loyal; they collaborate more, and in turn, they create a positive work environment and higher overall performance.

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University Settles Gender Pay Discrimination Claims

Berkshire Associates

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) in Florida has entered into a conciliation agreement with OFCCP to settle allegations of pay discrimination based on gender.

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Sure, She Works Here. But, Do We Employ Her?

HR Daily Advisor

The August 2015 Browning-Ferris ruling brought a new, broader joint-employer test: Is there a common-law employment relationship? Brinkerhoff, an associate in the Las Vegas office of law firm Holland & Hart LLP, offered her tips at BLR’s Advanced Employment Issues Symposium, held recently in Las Vegas.

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Sterling Jewelers Faces Scrutiny in EEOC Lawsuit

Trusaic

Sterling Jewelers is facing consequences for potentially wrongfully handling a class action lawsuit regarding gender discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). By 2015, the class action lawsuit expanded to include nearly 44,000 employees. according to an article by the National Law Review.

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise Reaches $8.5 Million Pay Gap Settlement

Trusaic

Computer information technology company, Hewlett Packard Enterprise reached a settlement regarding allegations of pay discrimination late last week. 1,735 female employees who worked at the company’s California offices from 2015 onward will be awarded compensation ranging from $500 to $17,000 each. agreed to pay $1.45