Trusaic

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

More than 3,500 current and former employees at British retailer Next won a six-year fight for equal pay on Aug. 27. An Employment Tribunal ruled that Next failed to prove that paying its sales consultants, who are predominantly women, lower pay rates than its warehouse workers was not sexual discrimination. The plaintiffs are entitled to back pay for up to six years before they brought the class-action suit forward and for the time since, which is estimated to be more than 30 million pounds (

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Trusaic

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The Labour Party, which secured an election victory in the United Kingdom in early July, recently outlined its legislative agenda for the next Parliamentary Session. The “ King’s Speech ” was delivered on July 17 and set forth plans to extend its equal pay law to address “ethnic minorities and disabled people.” The party will produce an Employment Rights Bill within the first 100 days, and include a Draft Equality (Race and Disability) Bill to be voted on.

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Trusaic

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Want more expert insights on the topic of pay equity? Access our entire Pay Equity Deep Dive Series. The primary objective of a proactive pay equity analysis is to identify and remediate pay disparities and prevent future ones. In contrast, the primary objective of a reactive pay equity analysis is to address immediate legal risk. You might assume that the process for conducting a proactive pay equity analysis is pretty much the same as the process for conducting a reactive pay equity analysi

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Trusaic

AUGUST 29, 2024

In 2023, Brazil amended its Equal Pay Law, requiring organizations with 100 or more employees to submit pay data to enable the Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE) to produce biannual Salary Transparency and Remuneration Criteria Reports. Reports are published in March and September each year. Employee data for the next report is due for submission by Aug. 30 on Brazil’s “Portal Emprega Brasil”.

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Trusaic

AUGUST 27, 2024

Canadian employers that are unionized or have 100 or more employees must have their pay equity plans finalized and posted by Sept. 3, 2024. The plans must be prepared by way of a pay equity committee that is composed of various workplace representatives. Federally-regulated organizations with 10 or more employees are also required to prepare and post a plan.

Planning Tools 147

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Trusaic

AUGUST 22, 2024

In response to the EU Pay Transparency Directive, which requires employers operating in European Union member states to report on pay data, Trusaic will be evaluating the state of each country in the EU’s current gender pay gaps and the path toward compliance. The impetus for the EU Pay Transparency Directive was to close the 12.7 gender pay gap across the European Union.

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Trusaic

AUGUST 20, 2024

In July, John Deere announced it was dialing back some of its diversity and inclusion initiatives. The move came as the company was being targeted by a conservative activist. Deere, the world’s largest seller of farm equipment, said diversity quotas have never been company policy. Rather, it would scale back on other internal initiatives. In Deere’s public statement, it said it believed in a diverse workforce and pledged to continue to track and advance the diversity of the organization.

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Trusaic

AUGUST 15, 2024

As pay equity continues to evolve as a key component of total rewards and talent management strategy, organizations are increasingly focused on remediating pay disparities. WorldatWork’s 2024-25 Salary Budget Survey revealed as much, as it found 70% of the 2,249 participating organizations are making pay adjustments in 2025 to address pay equity. This continues an upward trend that is two fold: Pay reporting and transparency laws continue to expand across the globe, which demands that organizati

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Trusaic

AUGUST 6, 2024

For nearly three decades, Mom’s Equal Pay Day has symbolized how far into the year moms have to work to earn what dads earned in the previous year. This year, the date moves forward from Aug. 15 to Aug. 7. While all progress is welcome, the headlines don’t tell us the whole story, or highlight the effect of the Motherhood Penalty and the persistent pay gap.

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Trusaic

AUGUST 1, 2024

In response to the EU Pay Transparency Directive, which requires employers operating in European Union member states to report on pay data, Trusaic will be evaluating the state of each country in the EU’s current gender pay gaps and the path toward compliance. The impetus for the EU Pay Transparency Directive was to close the 12.7 gender pay gap across the European Union.

Hiring Software 130

Hiring Software Assessment Software Recruiting Software Planning Tools 130

Trusaic

JULY 25, 2024

In response to the EU Pay Transparency Directive, which requires employers operating in European Union member states to report on pay data, Trusaic will be evaluating the state of each country in the EU’s current gender pay gaps and the path toward compliance. The impetus for the EU Pay Transparency Directive was to close the 12.7 gender pay gap across the European Union.

Assessment Software 130

Assessment Software Planning Tools Recruiting Software Discrimination 130

Trusaic

JULY 18, 2024

The impetus for the EU Pay Transparency Directive was to address the 12.7% gender pay gap in the European Union. Iceland is a member of the EEA and single market, but not an EU member. However, Icelandic employers with operations or employees in EU member states will be required to comply with the EU Directive. Currently, Icelandic companies and institutions with an average of 25 or more employees must obtain Equal Pay Certification.

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Trusaic

JULY 2, 2024

A class action lawsuit was filed against Apple on June 13 accusing the company of paying more than 12,000 women in California less than men with comparable jobs. The lawsuit, filed in state court in San Francisco by two women who have worked at Apple for more than a decade, claims the company systematically underpays women employees in California in its engineering, marketing, and AppleCare divisions.

Oracle 130

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Trusaic

JUNE 25, 2024

The impetus for the EU Pay Transparency Directive was to address the 12.7% gender pay gap in the European Union. Switzerland is part of the European single market, but not an EU or EEA member. However, Swiss organizations with operations or employees in EU member states will be required to comply with the EU Pay Transparency Directive. Currently, Swiss law requires all public and private companies with 100 or more employees to carry out an equal pay analysis.

Hiring Software 130

Hiring Software HR Software Analysis Discrimination 130

Trusaic

JUNE 13, 2024

In response to the EU Pay Transparency Directive, which requires employers operating in European Union member states to report on pay data, Trusaic will be evaluating the state of each country in the EU’s current gender pay gaps and the path toward compliance. The impetus for the EU Pay Transparency Directive was to address the 12.7% gender pay gap in the European Union.

Interview Software 130

Interview Software Discrimination Recruiting Software Analysis 130

Trusaic

JUNE 6, 2024

A bill aiming to address equal opportunity in employment during recruitment and selection was blocked in the Dutch Senate. The “ Supervision of Equal Opportunities in Recruitment and Selection ” bill was on track to pass in early March, but has now been postponed until 2027. It’s the latest development in a bill that has been iterated and deliberated on since December 2020.

Discrimination 130

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Trusaic

MAY 30, 2024

In response to the EU Pay Transparency Directive, which requires employers operating in European Union member states to report on pay data, Trusaic will be evaluating the state of each country in the EU’s current gender pay gaps and the path toward compliance. The impetus for the EU Pay Transparency Directive was to address the 12.7% gender pay gap in the European Union.

Planning Tools 130

Planning Tools Discrimination Assessment Software Recruiting Software 130

Trusaic

MAY 28, 2024

This is Part VIII of our “Pay Equity Deep Dive Series.” Part I focused on Compensation Philosophy Review and Pay Analysis Group formation and testing. Part II focused on Wage Influencing Factors (WIFs) and Reliability and Robustness Testing. Part III focused on Tainted Variable Analysis and Root Cause Assessment. Part IV focused on Developing a Remediation Strategy and continued into Part V which focused on Key Considerations When Developing a Remediation Strategy.

Analysis 130

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Trusaic

MAY 23, 2024

In response to the EU Pay Transparency Directive, which requires employers operating in European Union member states to report on pay data, Trusaic will be evaluating the state of each country in the EU’s current gender pay gaps and the path toward compliance. The impetus for the EU Pay Transparency Directive was to address the 12.7% gender pay gap in the European Union.

Assessment Software 130

Assessment Software Discrimination Recruiting Software Planning Tools 130

Trusaic

MAY 16, 2024

New labor market data revealed job seekers’ salary expectations have risen significantly from the previous year. The triannual survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found the lowest average wage respondents would be willing to accept for a new job is $81,822. This is up from $73,391 in November 2023. There are various potential reasons for this drastic increase in pay expectations, with inflation chief among them.

Hiring Software 130

Hiring Software Recruiting Software Planning Tools Compensation 130

Trusaic

MAY 14, 2024

In response to the EU Pay Transparency Directive, which requires employers operating in European Union member states to report on pay data, Trusaic will be evaluating the state of each country in the EU’s current gender pay gaps and the path toward compliance. The impetus for the EU Pay Transparency Directive was to address the 12.7% gender pay gap in the European Union.

Assessment Software 130

Assessment Software Discrimination Recruiting Software Report 130

Trusaic

MAY 9, 2024

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule that establishes the new salary threshold for overtime consideration at $43,888 under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The new threshold takes effect July 1, and will increase again to $58,656 on Jan. 1, 2025. The current salary threshold for overtime is $35,568, which means employers will need to move swiftly in updating compensation plans.

Hiring Software 130

Hiring Software Planning Tools Recruiting Software Wage and Hour Training 130

Trusaic

MAY 7, 2024

In response to the EU Pay Transparency Directive, which requires employers operating in European Union member states to report on pay data, Trusaic will be evaluating the state of each country in the EU’s current gender pay gaps and the path toward compliance. The impetus for the EU Pay Transparency Directive was to address the 12.7% gender pay gap in the European Union.

Hiring Software 130

Hiring Software Assessment Software Recruiting Software Planning Tools 130

Trusaic

MAY 2, 2024

The U.S. government is changing how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity for the first time in 27 years. Specifically, the update will more accurately count residents who identify as Hispanic and of Middle Eastern and North African heritage. The decision, which was announced by the Office of Management and Budget March 28, is geared toward the 2030 U.S.

HR Software 130

HR Software Analysis Background screening Software 130

Trusaic

APRIL 30, 2024

In response to the EU Pay Transparency Directive, which requires employers operating in European Union member states to report on pay data, Trusaic will be evaluating the state of each country in the EU’s current gender pay gaps and the path toward compliance. The impetus for the EU Pay Transparency Directive was to address the 12.7% gender pay gap in the European Union.

Planning Tools 130

Planning Tools Assessment Software Recruiting Software Discrimination 130

Trusaic

APRIL 25, 2024

In response to the EU Pay Transparency Directive, which requires employers operating in European Union member states to report on pay data, Trusaic will be evaluating the state of each country in the EU’s current gender pay gaps and the path toward compliance. The impetus for the EU Pay Transparency Directive was to address the 12.7% gender pay gap in the European Union.

Assessment Software 130

Assessment Software Recruiting Software Discrimination Compliance 130

Trusaic

APRIL 23, 2024

This is Part VI of our “Pay Equity Deep Dive Series.” Part I focused on Compensation Philosophy Review and Pay Analysis Group formation and testing. Part II focused on Wage Influencing Factors (WIFs) and Reliability and Robustness Testing. Part III focused on Tainted Variable Analysis and Root Cause Assessment. Part IV focused on Developing a Remediation Strategy and continued into Part V which focused on Key Considerations When Developing a Remediation Strategy.

Hiring Software 130

Hiring Software Analysis Assessment Software Compensation 130

Trusaic

APRIL 18, 2024

New York City’s pay transparency law , which went into effect September 2023, has been the subject of employer scrutiny in regard to compliance. The law requires employers to provide “good faith” salary ranges on job postings. Organizations such as Tesla, Amazon and Citi have tested those limits with overly large ranges, leading some to question the effectiveness of the law and others like it.

Hiring Software 130

Hiring Software Interview Software Planning Tools Compensation 130

Trusaic

APRIL 9, 2024

In response to the EU Pay Transparency Directive, which requires employers operating in European Union member states to report on pay data, Trusaic will be evaluating the state of each country in the EU’s current gender pay gaps and the path toward compliance. The impetus for the EU Pay Transparency Directive was to address the 12.7% gender pay gap in the European Union.

Planning Tools 130

Planning Tools Assessment Software Recruiting Software Discrimination 130

Trusaic

APRIL 4, 2024

Arjuna Capital released its seventh annual Racial and Gender Pay Scorecard in March and the results highlighted where companies stand in their pay transparency efforts. The scorecard, which grades organizations on pay gap disclosures, underscores the need for many employers to work toward authentic pay equity. Arjuna continues to expand the list of companies they evaluate.

Hiring Software 130

Hiring Software Planning Tools Analysis Retention and Turnover 130

Trusaic

MARCH 19, 2024

Striving for pay equity is a modern-day imperative for organizations. However, leading employers are looking more broadly at workplace equity. Building an equitable workplace involves a holistic approach to providing equal access to opportunities and treating people fairly. While achieving pay equity ensures your employees are paid fairly, workplace equity ensures they are treated fairly throughout the employee lifecycle.

Hiring Software 130

Hiring Software Retention and Turnover Assessment Software Recruiting Software 130

Trusaic

MARCH 5, 2024

As the calendar turns to March, many employers are poised to dole out annual merit increases. This compensation practice is key to retaining top talent, but it’s important to keep pay equity in mind during the process. Employers that overlook what factors are influencing their pay decisions are at risk of creating internal equity issues during merit increase season.

Hiring Software 130

Hiring Software Planning Tools COMPAS Analysis 130

Trusaic

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The impetus for the EU Pay Transparency Directive was to address the 12.7% gender pay gap in the European Union. However, certain countries in the EU, such as Belgium, were much further along in closing the gap. The Belgian pay gap currently hovers around 5% and is mostly negligible among workers under the age 25. However, the gap widens significantly more for workers aged 44 and older.

Discrimination 130

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Trusaic

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The Biden administration is looking to continue its push for pay equity at the federal level. The Office of Personnel Management announced a new regulation for Federal agencies that will prohibit the use of salary history in setting pay for roles in the government. For federal contractors, the administration announced a proposed rule that would prohibit contractors from seeking and considering information about job applicants’ past compensation when making employment decisions.

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Trusaic

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Carter G. Woodson is known as the “father of Black history”— and for good reason. A historian and president of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASAHL), Woodson is credited with being the impetus behind Black History Month — initially celebrated as Negro History Week in 1926. He envisioned the weeklong commemoration as an opportunity to encourage teachers to educate students about Black history.

Planning Tools 130

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Trusaic

JANUARY 23, 2024

This is Part II of our “Pay Equity Deep Dive Series.” Part I focused on Compensation Philosophy Review and Pay Analysis Group formation and testing. Part II focuses on Wage Influencing Factors (WIFs) and Reliability and Robustness Testing. A Wage Influencing Factor (WIF) is a factor reflecting skill, effort, responsibility, working conditions, or location applied consistently in determining employees’ compensation.

Hiring Software 130

Hiring Software Analysis Compensation Assessment Software 130

Trusaic

JANUARY 18, 2024

Pay transparency is coming to the District of Columbia (DC). Bill 25-194 , or the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023 will require employers to include salary information in job listings. DC’s Wage Transparency Act aims to address one of the worst pay gaps for women of color in the US. Subject to approval by the Mayor and Congress, the bill will take effect on June 30, 2024.

Wage and Hour Training 130

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