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How Serious are OFCCP Equal Pay Penalties? Very.

Trusaic

The Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs (OFCCP) just won a significant equal pay victory against WMS Solutions, LLC, a staffing company focusing on asbestos abatement. 2015-OFC-00009 (June 17, 2015). Of the $960,905 that the company must pay, $179,907 must go to remedy pay discrimination.

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

Trusaic

” The USWNT filed a lawsuit alleging a Title VII violation against FIFA in March of 2019: a pay discrimination claim rejected by Judge R. Still, from an organizational viewpoint, bad PR is a costly means of compliance and negotiation. Gary Klausner in May of this year.

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South Africa attempts Compliance, Cracks Down on Illegal Employment

Global People Strategist

The effort led by the Department of Labor and the police marks the first significant official effort to comply with immigration and labor laws for South Africa officials since the 2015/16 talks on the same. Between 2015 and 2017, there were numerous incidences of South African nationals targeting people because of their national origin.

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Report highlights employers’ biggest concerns: ACA, new bias claims and OT regs

HR Morning

Given that the reclassification process can take up to six months and the rule is unlikely to be blocked from going into effect on December 1, 2016, employers should move quickly to ensure compliance.”. Where are the presidential candidates likely to land on employment policies?

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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. Why pay equity matters Pay equity is not just a matter of fairness or legal compliance. Emphasize the importance of fairness and compliance with legal requirements, such as the EU Pay Transparency Directive.

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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? Staffing and temp agencies: Choose the agency wisely—vet its knowledge and compliance with employment laws. Recent Joint-Employer Test—National Labor Relations Board.

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The Pregnancy Discrimination Act: A Critical Step Towards Women’s Equality

Accurate Background

“It is illegal to discriminate on the basis of pregnancy or gender. Intertwined with this law is another closely related initiative enacted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission : The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA). Pregnancy Discrimination & Harassment. It is not illegal to talk about it.”. Sheryl Sandberg.