HR Digest

AUGUST 25, 2023

By decoding the new EEOC strategic plan, HR leaders can get a better understanding of how the organization aims to address workplace discrimination and promote equal employment opportunities. Stay tuned to discover how the EEOC’s 2022-2026 strategic plan sets the stage for fostering inclusive and diverse workplaces across the nation.

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Trusaic

AUGUST 29, 2024

Regular audits help your organization to comply with increased monitoring of wage discrimination required by Brazilian labor law amendments. Globally, the most impactful legislation is the EU’s Pay Transparency Directive which will be in effect for all member states by June 2026. Carry out regular audits.

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HRExecutive

JANUARY 8, 2025

In Europe, the EU Pay Transparency Directive , adopted by the EU Council in 2023, will require member states to enact legislation to comply with the directive by 2026. With the increasing cultural awareness of systemic bias, discrimination and inequity, employers need to respect not just the letter of the law but the spirit of the law.

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HR Partner

JANUARY 5, 2025

Some changes are already in motion, with full implementation expected to roll out through 2026 and beyond. Safer Workplaces : Starting in January, employers must take active steps to address and eliminate sexual harassment, discrimination, and hostile work environments. Small businesses have until August 2025 to comply.

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Trusaic

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Accounting for intersectional discrimination in pay practices and considering needs of workers with disabilities. In effect, by 2026, all large employers (250+ employees) must report gender pay gaps. In cases of alleged pay discrimination, the burden of proof is on the employer.

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Trusaic

APRIL 25, 2024

Thus, all German employers will have to make a significant adjustment to make ahead of its anticipated implementation in June 2026. Account for intersectional discrimination in pay practices and consider needs of workers with disabilities. In effect, by 2026, all large employers (250+ employees) must report gender pay gaps.

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Trusaic

JUNE 6, 2024

As a member state of the EU, the Netherlands must transpose the directive’s minimum requirements into law by June 2026. Thus, one way or another, Dutch employers will be expected to comply with equal opportunity reporting by 2026. Extremely painful that an anti-discrimination law is voted down.

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HR Stacks Blog

MARCH 18, 2025

If signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin, or if he takes no action by March 24, this law will go into effect on July 1, 2026. state to pass an AI governance law, following Colorados Consumer Protections in Interactions with AI Systems Act (CO AI Act), which will be enforced starting February 1, 2026. This makes Virginia the second U.S.

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Trusaic

APRIL 9, 2024

However, there will be some additional requirements imposed upon them as the law, which must be in effect by June 2026, progresses. Accounting for intersectional discrimination in pay practices and considering needs of workers with disabilities. In effect, by 2026, all large employers (250+ employees) must report gender pay gaps.

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Trusaic

MARCH 14, 2024

To comply with the EU Directive, Austrian organizations with 250 or more employees will have to adapt to much more stringent requirements by 2026. Accounting for intersectional discrimination in pay practices and considering needs of workers with disabilities. Not asking job candidates about their salary history.

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MP Wired For HR

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Algorithmic Discrimination: Organizations must test and audit AI systems regularly to ensure they do not inadvertently perpetuate bias or discrimination in hiring or other HR functions. Key Compliance Areas for AI in HR Employee Privacy: AI systems must protect sensitive employee data and ensure it is not used for unintended purposes.

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Trusaic

APRIL 30, 2024

Account for intersectional discrimination in pay practices and consider needs of workers with disabilities. In effect, by 2026, all large employers (250+ employees) must report gender pay gaps. Likely implementation dates are 2026, however, some countries may enact legislation earlier.

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Trusaic

MAY 30, 2024

Accounting for intersectional discrimination in pay practices and considering needs of workers with disabilities. In effect, by 2026, all large employers (250+ employees) must report gender pay gaps. If pay discrimination is proven, employers are required to address the pay difference within 180 days.

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Trusaic

JUNE 25, 2024

Accounting for intersectional discrimination in pay practices and considering needs of workers with disabilities. In effect, by 2026, all large employers (250+ employees) must report gender pay gaps. Likely implementation dates are 2026, however, some countries may enact legislation earlier. Intersectional pay equity audit.

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HRExecutive

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Harvard University New York City bans height and weight discrimination New York City employers are now prohibited from discriminating against job applicants and employees based on their height or weight, according to an amendment to the New York City Human Rights Law that went into effect in November.

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Trusaic

MAY 23, 2024

Accounting for intersectional discrimination in pay practices and considering needs of workers with disabilities. In effect, by 2026, all large employers (250+ employees) must report gender pay gaps. Likely implementation dates are 2026, however, some countries may enact legislation earlier.

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Trusaic

MAY 14, 2024

Accounting for intersectional discrimination in pay practices and considering needs of workers with disabilities. In effect, by 2026, all large employers (250+ employees) must report gender pay gaps. Likely implementation dates are 2026, however, some countries may enact legislation earlier.

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Trusaic

MAY 7, 2024

Accounting for intersectional discrimination in pay practices and considering needs of workers with disabilities. In effect, by 2026, all large employers (250+ employees) must report gender pay gaps. Likely implementation dates are 2026, however, some countries may enact legislation earlier.

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Trusaic

JUNE 13, 2024

Accounting for intersectional discrimination in pay practices and considering needs of workers with disabilities. In effect, by 2026, all large employers (250+ employees) must report gender pay gaps. Likely implementation dates are 2026, however, some countries may enact legislation earlier.

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Trusaic

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Organizations have three years – until June 7, 2026 – before pay transparency legislation is transposed into law. In cases of alleged pay discrimination, the burden of proof is on the employer. For the first time, intersectional discrimination is defined in EU legislation.

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Trusaic

OCTOBER 26, 2023

EU Pay Transparency Directive versus UK employment laws EU member states face significant changes to pay transparency legislation, which must be transposed into law by June 7, 2026. Intersectional discrimination is also defined in EU legislation for the first time. There is a ban on salary history. Compensation will not be capped.

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WEX Inc.

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Key dates March 15, 2026: FSA grace period ends for the 2025 plan year, allowing additional time for eligible expenses. Non-discrimination testing (NDT) Non-discrimination testing ensures that benefit plans dont favor highly compensated employees over others. Employers must communicate these deadlines clearly to employees.

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Trusaic

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Workers who suffer gender pay discrimination are entitled to uncapped compensation, including full recovery of back pay and related bonuses. Employers have until June 7, 2026 before EU pay transparency is transposed into law. Let’s take Nike pay discrimination allegations as an example. Pressure to ensure fair pay is mounting.

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Trusaic

AUGUST 22, 2023

EU member states have three years to transpose the Directive into law (until June 7, 2026). Similarly, t he EU makes provision for intersectional discrimination and the needs of workers with disabilities. To ensure a “ deterrent ”: T he burden of proof shifts to employers to prove the absence of pay discrimination.

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Trusaic

AUGUST 17, 2023

Colorado’s amended Equal Pay Act updates pay transparency requirements for job listings while doubling the period for back pay for successful pay discrimination claims. The burden of proof is on employers to prove there is no pay discrimination. The law takes effect January 1, 2024. Again, this law comes into force on January 1, 2024.

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Trusaic

JUNE 20, 2023

The legislation, which must be transposed into law by 2026, requires employers to act when an unjustified gender pay gap of 5% or more exists. For the first time, intersectional discrimination has also been defined in EU legislation. The EU Pay Transparency Directive is also a potential gamechanger for global pay equity.

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DCI Consulting

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

On November 4, 2022, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a draft of its strategic plan for the next five years (2022-2026) and gave the public an opportunity to comment. Most notably for employers, the plan indicates that the EEOC will increase its focus on systemic discrimination investigations.

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Trusaic

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Discrimination disregards performance. Approved earlier this year, the Directive must be transposed into law by all member states by June 7, 2026. Further, US Government Accountability Office data concludes there is little opportunity equity for women in the working environment. Wage disparities grow even greater as women are promoted.

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 1, 2020

AB 2992 expands the prohibition on discrimination and retaliation against employees that are victims of crime or abuse when they take time off for judicial proceedings or to seek medical attention or related relief for domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking or other crime that causes physical or mental injury. Wage and Hour.

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Trusaic

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Colorado Department of Labor & Employment (CDLE) must also create and administer a process to investigate and mediate pay discrimination complaints. EU member states must transpose the Directive into law by June 7, 2026. That’s through July 1, 2029. This directive must be implemented on or before July 1st, 2024.

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Trusaic

JUNE 13, 2023

The idea behind the amendment: to ensure that employers don’t discriminate between employees when they’re being promoted or moving into another job based on gender or other protected status for any form of compensation including bonuses, profit sharing, stock options, or benefits.

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Berkshire Associates

AUGUST 28, 2023

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has unveiled its new Strategic Plan for the fiscal years 2022-2026. This plan serves as a roadmap for the EEOC's mission to combat and prevent unlawful employment discrimination while promoting equal employment opportunities for everyone. In a recent announcement, the U.S.

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DCI Consulting

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

HB 3773 introduces AI regulations to the Illinois Human Rights Act and will go into effect on January 1, 2026. A recent example comes from Illinois, where Governor JB Pritzker signed House Bill (HB) 3773 into law on August 9, 2024. that can influence employment decisions.

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Extensis

MARCH 29, 2023

Beginning in 2026, employees who earn less than $71,000 annually will receive a 50% match up to $2,000 in employee cash contributions, meaning the government will provide a maximum amount of $1,000 to be directly deposited into an employee’s retirement account. Saver’s match SECURE 2.0

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Peopletrail

JUNE 21, 2024

Introducing: A New Groundbreaking Legislation On May 17, 2024, Colorado enacted what is considered the first comprehensive AI legislation the nation has seen and will go into effect in February of 2026. Thus, discrimination that arises within these AI technologies could possibly introduce more liability to employers.

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Peoplebox

MAY 4, 2024

June 7 2026 First Reporting Date for Large Companies Initial public disclosure of pay discrepancies for companies with 150 or more employees June 7 2027 Although the EU Pay Transparency Directive won’t become part of national laws until June 7 2026 HR departments of large companies should start preparations now.

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Peoplebox

MAY 4, 2024

June 7, 2026 First Reporting Date for Large Companies Initial public disclosure of pay discrepancies for companies with 150 or more employees June 7, 2027 Although the EU Pay Transparency Directive won’t become part of national laws until June 7, 2026, HR departments of large companies should start preparations now.

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