Equal Pay

When it comes to compensation practices, employers are used to being told by federal, state and local lawmakers what to do. DO NOT engage in discriminatory wage practices. Pay overtime when necessary. Pay minimum wage. DO NOT pay…

Gov. Jared Polis speaks to a supporter at a rally Oct. 26 in Golden, Colorado. Photo: Michael Ciaglo/Getty ImagesGovernor Jared Polis made a lot of promises to get elected in 2018. Why is this important: Whether he kept them or not is a…

Kent State University has failed to get rid of allegations that it underpaid its former women's field hockey coach in violation of Title VII and the Equal Pay Act.Plaintiff Kathleen Wiler made a sufficient showing for a jury to find that…

Female cricketers will receive the same salary as their male counterparts for international matches, according to the announcement by BCCI secretary Jay Shah. With Thursday's (October 27) announcement, India's top cricket governing body…

ATLANTA — Amid a challenging state Labor Department, voting is now…

California recently passed one of the most comprehensive workplace equity laws in the United States. Starting Jan. 1, California will join six other jurisdictions requiring employers to include pay scales on all job postings. The law…

Governor Newsom signed into law SB 1162 on September 27 (effective January 1, 2023), imposing several new pay transparency reporting requirements on California employers and aligning California with Washington, Colorado and New York City.…

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former goaltender Hope Solo has opposed the equal pay lawsuit between her former teammates and the United States Soccer Federation, filing notice in federal court.Solo sued the USSF in August 2018, alleging violations of…

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As the world celebrates Decent Work Day, ICU-Ghana is calling for an immediate end to the entrenchment of casual and contract work beyond the six-month seasonal employment period permitted by the labor laws of the Ghana.It also opposes the…

Vivianne Miedema, Dutch female superstar for Arsenal, 148 appearances. 120 goals.by Michelle We are not worthy of Vivianne Miedema. The Dutch superstar joined Arsenal five years ago in June 2017 from Bayern Munich. During this…

Kenneth Bearden, Butte College Education Association Kenneth Bearden has been teaching English and social studies and working in the community college system for 22 years. He has held several leadership positions on campus, including…

Serena Wiliams and Maria Sharapova are longtime rivals on the pitch, facing each other 22 times. Their fierce rivalry even sometimes made fans think they hated each other. On the other hand, it was no secret that Serena Williams and…

The gender gap in the workforce has been a battle since the 1800s and continues to be battled today. Many people think it doesn't exist, and those who still fight are called feminists. Some consider feminism a derogatory word, but it is…

Friday, September 23, 2022 Strong points Compliance deadlines for Illinois equal pay law changes fast approaching Employers with more than 100 employees must meet the new requirements by March 23, 2023, unless the business…

The message is loud and clear: the government must introduce mandatory reporting of pay gapsThirteen companies have answered the call from the Green Party, unions and community groups who have long called on the government to take action to…

In 1997, Emmy Rossum played Alison Martin in Season 8, Episode 10, "Ritual," of "Law & Order." The character is the daughter of Eric Martin (Cotter Smith), the man suspected of killing his wife's uncle. The uncle was…

This year, September 21 marks Black Women's Equal Pay Day, which means it takes nearly 21 months for black women to equal the pay of what white men earn in the 12 months of 2021. In 2022, this day comes more than a month later than in 2021,…

Dolly Parton will always love Jane Fonda.Parton, one of America's National Treasures, spoke to TODAY on Wednesday following his former "9 to 5" co-star's cancer diagnosis, and expressed his sympathy and genuine dismay.Lily Tomlin, Dolly…

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Some US states are on the right track, at least in terms of pay transparency and equal pay. Photo: Andrey_popov – Shutterstock.com California lawmakers passed a bill in early September that would require employers with at least 15…

Martina Navratilova is bold and daring. She does not speak with a filter especially when it comes to a political point of view; she is direct and sometimes subtly conveys her message. The player took to her Twitter to do an enigmatic dig…

SAG-AFTRA celebrates the upcoming Labor Day weekend with a podcast featuring Liz Shuler, president of the 12.5 million member AFL-CIO, who represents 57 affiliated unions, including SAG-AFTRA, and workers in all postcodes in the…

On March 15, 2022, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) issued guidance regarding the OFCCP's expectations for compliance with the regulatory provisions of 41 CFR 60-2.17(b)(3). Regulations require qualified…

Sports Minister Anika Wells is pushing for all major codes and increasing female representation on boards and on the pitch.Ms Wells wants to see more women leading the charge in sport as she advocates for equal pay and integrity."I want…

Kevin Schembri Orland Sunday 28 August 2022, 08:30 Last updated: about 2 hours ago A proposal made by the General Union of Workers for the next government budget concerns the drafting of legislation for gig and platform workers, so…

Over the decades, recessions have been preceded by spikes in unemployment claims. We are keeping our eyes on them as the recession watch has begun. By Wolf Richter for WOLF STREET. In recent months there have been many reports of…

USWNT Megan Rapinoe has been a role model for millions of women around the world. She's an accomplished soccer player, and Rapinoe has also made leaps and bounds in the battle for equal gender rights. The iconic midfielder has always been…

Former United States goalkeeper Hope Solo spoke out in a podcast four months after her drunk driving arrest, saying it was the worst mistake of her life and partly blaming her inability to function due to lack of support and postpartum…

The United States Women's National Soccer Team (USWNT) is set to receive a $24 million payout now that a federal judge has given preliminary approval to the settlement of current and former team members with the United States Soccer…

In a big win for the United States women's soccer team, a federal judge in Los Angeles last week granted preliminary approval for a $24 million pay discrimination settlement. The original complaint was filed in 2016 by players who…

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SACRAMENTO— California companies will not be required to release payroll data after a bill was weakened Thursday by a key tax committee in the state legislature.Legislation proposed by Sen. Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) would have…

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has pushed for equal pay for female international footballers after the team reached the final of the recent European Championships."My position on this is clear," Scholz said after meeting with the German…

Bitcoin will hit a new all-time high of $70,000 this year amid growing institutional investment, the CEO of one of the world's largest independent financial advisory, asset management and fintech organizations predicts.The prediction from…

The NCAA received praise last year when it agreed to pay referees fairly for its men's and women's basketball tournaments. The gesture costs only about $100,000, a tiny fraction of the roughly $900 million the networks pay each year…

Konstantin Kisin, a Russian-British comedian and political commentator born in Moscow during the final years of the Soviet Union, warned that one of the greatest threats to Western civilization comes from within. In a recent interview for…

KaHS mural removed (town square - A Broders with permission)KaHS mural removed (town square - A Broders with permission)Recently, we and various citizens have noticed that a well-known mural has been removed from the north wall of the…

VIJAYAWADAPA Municipal Workers and Employees Federation (AP-MW&EF) General Secretary K. Umamaheswara Rao demanded that the government regularize the services of municipal engineering workers, pay them health allowance and guarantee a…

The federal government has collected data on 100 million Americans from 70,000 employers to prioritize investigations into what one report calls "systemic" wage discrimination. The government is also open to more extensive data…

Our correspondent Tarn Taran, July 26Punjab roads and PRTC contract workers staged a rally outside the gate of the local roads workshop here on…

Rifle shooter Priyal Keni started the sport in 2008, when she was just 13 years old. When she represented India at her first international shooting competition in Germany aged 16, the visit was eventful in every way. “According to the laws…

By Gina Kim (July 22, 2022, 7:43 p.m. EDT) — A California state court judge gave his preliminary blessing Friday to a $100 million settlement resolving sex discrimination claims by female Riot workers Games who accused the video game…

Tavis Smiley Celebrates 1580 KBLA Talk 1st Anniversary in Los AngelesTavis Smiley (Michael R. Moore) After four years away from the media spotlight due to disputed misconduct allegations against him, Tavis Smiley made a celebratory return…

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Brooklyn Center, MN (KROC-AM News) - A 6-year-old girl has died from injuries she sustained in an accident following a police pursuit of a murder suspect.On Friday afternoon, the Central Brooklyn Police Department received reports that an…

By Amanda Ottaway (July 15, 2022, 8:34 p.m. EDT) — The Eleventh Circuit on Friday upheld a lower court ruling in favor of Paychex Inc. against a former human resources executive at a company that she agreed, quashing her claims of…

What can't you get on Amazon.com? Not a lot. For this reason, avid Amazon shoppers can spend a reasonable portion of their household budget on buying many items from the online retailer.If this describes your situation, you might be…

Whether it is monarchy, dictatorship, oligarchy, theocracy or democracy; there is an unwritten rule which obliges the ruler, and that is to protect his subjects, i.e. the people or the governed from all kinds of aggression. Aggression can…

Courtesy of Wikipedia Briana Scurry Second of two parts Recognized as one of the greatest goalkeepers in women's football history, Briana Scurry is also an extraordinary advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. “I am also intersectional…

With the quarter-finals at Wimbledon 2022 coming to a close, players in both men's and women's realms are getting closer to the only thing sweeter than the smell of freshly cut grass: prize money. Veteran players are…

New Zealand Cricket and the players' association have signed a historic five-year agreement that will see male and female cricketers receive equal pay.The deal will see female players at international and domestic level receive the same…

"Wow! NO!" Patricia Arquette screamed halfway through our interview, scrambling to her feet. We were on the sunny patio of a Manhattan hotel, and a room service boy delivering shrimp salad had just let the door close behind him.…

Mississippi is one of many states that restrict the right to unionize, with laws that allow employers to fire someone at any time. The state also lacks a Department of Labor and Secretary Marty Walsh in the United States. The Department…

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Without the passage of Title IX, which celebrated its 50th anniversary on June 23, Branden Lippy and Dina…

SUNNYSIDE - Calls from "Whether se puede” and “la union is presente” rang out as workers at Ostrom Mushroom…

Photo: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images It's hard to know where to start even with soccer…

I don't know much about it, but if there's one truth I've gleaned from my nine years of post-secondary education (engineering, public policy, and law if we care): if anyone does something sound complicated, it's either…

TV rivals Karl Stefanovic and Lisa Wilkinson avoid crossing paths as they arrive at their Gold Coast hotels ahead of the Logie AwardsBy Kristy Johnson for Daily Mail Australia Published: 6:09 a.m. EDT, June 18, 2022 |…

A panel of Eighth Circuit judges appeared strongly in favor of upholding a trial court order dismissing a lawsuit brought by Missouri and a dozen other states challenging the use of preliminary estimates on greenhouse gas costs, during oral…

TOPEKA — The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas argues that a state law allowing for the extension of probation for non-payment of fines and fees should be struck down as unconstitutional. A brief…

Despite various changes since the establishment of the post-war welfare state, Jenny Chanfreau argues that British social policies have maintained an unequal gender regime. Current policies continue to differentiate between 'worker' and…

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The law firms of plaintiffs Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein LLP and Altshuler Berzon LLP announced today that the plaintiffs have reached an agreement with defendant Google LLC (“Google”), in…

"I felt that the offer presented to me did not match the value I brought to the franchise." Negotiating a contract can be tricky, especially when it comes to careers in Hollywood.…

VANCOUVER, BC – Canada's warm-up game against Panama has been canceled On Sunday, when the men's team refused to play due to a labor dispute with the country's governing body which includes a request for the women's national team to be…

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) — Star athletes have always had the opportunity to make big bucks professionally. For some parents, it's an early dream for their children to play a chosen sport as a pro, and for other families, sports are a way to…

Equality has a business case. Employers who treat their staff equally attract and retain a talented and skilled workforce, and drive productivity and innovation. Inequality is bad for economic growth, says the OECD, and they…

An employee works at Voltage Multipliers, an electronics manufacturer in Visalia, in this March 2021 file photo by Frank Lopez. published on May 27, 2022 - 12:48Written by the staff of The…

PICTURES | TONY GUTIERREZ National Football Hall of Fame inductee Shannon Boxx delivers her induction speech Saturday in Frisco, Texas. Boxx was among several inductees to…

The United States Women's National Team has not only enjoyed resounding success on the court, the players have also shown unabashed outspokenness, using their platform to champion equal rights for themselves and for others.The team's…

The absurdity of the “equal pay” narrative in American football only breeds more absurdity. Now Professor Amy Bass thinks the NBA and WNBA should go bankrupt. Writing for CNN, Bass plays the usual…

More needs to be done to close Australia's gender pay gap, and a major party's new transparency policies will help, writes Giles Hirst. Midway through the election campaign, the Australian Labor Party announced its policy to promote…

China will no longer host the 2023 AFC (Asian Football Confederation) Asian Cup, a key date in the Asian football calendar. A statement posted on the official website of the AFC Asian Cup 2023 indicates that a new host country…

LOS ANGELES — A 57-year-old former director of digital and marketing at the National Academy or Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS), 57, is suing the organization that awards the Grammy Awards, alleging she was wrongfully fired in 2021…

As we have written here and here, the New York City Council passed a salary disclosure law, Int. 134-A, earlier this year with the goal of increasing pay transparency and reducing pay disparities based on gender and race. The law was to…

Tennis great John McEnroe, known as the "Superbrat" in the late 1970s and 1980s for questioning every call under the sun, told SportTechie he wished he had Hawk-Eye's automated linesmen Innovation 40 years ago. In fact, he claims it would…

On Thursday afternoon, the Hard Rock Stadium circuit for Sunday's Miami Grand Prix was unveiled for Formula One drivers as they got their first view of the 3.36-mile course.But before the race drivers tour, four-time World Drivers'…

©PeopleImages/iStock/Getty Images Plus In a talent market transformed by a global pandemic, remote working, a greater focus on mental health, social justice and divisiveness, the road to a fairer workplace has more potholes than…

According to academic studies, only about 45% of the national workforce is unionized, making compulsory union membership necessary for low-income workers, UĦM CEO Voice of the Workers, Josef Vella. Addressing the union's annual Workers' Day…

The Ontario Liberals unveiled their party platform ahead of the June election and aim to improve the lives of working people. It is not surprising that all political parties in Ontario are considering changes to the minimum wage. The…

Wednesday, April 27, 2022 Media Contact: Terry Tush | Director, Marketing and Communications | 405-744-2703 | [email protected] The Spears…

Mississippi will become the final state with a law requiring equal pay for equal work between women and men. The law will come into force on July 1. A 1963 federal law requires equal pay for equal work, but Mississippi is the only…

How did the murky issue of transgender children's participation in sport become an issue of national importance that politicians simply need to have an opinion on? Like Ernest Hemingway's quip about falling into bankruptcy, it happened in…

Over 100 years ago, organizing business and professional women began as a way to support women in…

Women's cricket is often said to be 'lacking intention'. First of all, it's factually incorrect, but if someone asked my opinion, I would find it completely understandable even if it were true. The way women's cricket is treated,…

For 13 years of my life, I played football. I loved this sport so much that I watched games on TV whenever I could. I was never able to get into men's football - they crumble to the ground way too much for my liking. I loved watching the…

A professor at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business did not have his Title VII rights violated by his employer when the school did not offer him an early promotion or when it paid the one of his white colleagues more than…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - New and current Montgomery Public School bus drivers are about to get a bonus.In an effort to retain and attract drivers, the Montgomery Public School Board voted unanimously Tuesday night in favor of a $2,000…

Sydneysiders face another day of suburban chaos as more than 1,000 bus drivers leave work.Commuters in NSW are having a tough start to the week with delays to their morning commute as bus drivers went on a 24-hour strike.Drivers from the…

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — More and more women in tech are talking about their salaries in an effort to close the pay gap.When former Apple software engineering author Kate Rotondo negotiated working from home one to two days a week before the…

It's no secret that Venus Williams is one of the greatest tennis players in the world and we've seen her break records since she was a teenager. But she is also an entrepreneur, writer, designer, activist, aunt, daughter and sister. Yet…

Inequality poisons the lives of women everywhere, and female athletes are no exception. The difference…

By RACHEL SAWICKI, Delaware State NewsWILMINGTON, Del. (AP) - "Who is opening a business during this time?"It's a question Lanice Wilson often asks about starting a juice bar in the midst of a pandemic. Her response: She had a hunch that…

Mississippi State Sen. Angela Turner Ford, D-West Point, left, listens to Sen. Nicole Boyd, R-Oxford, at the Capitol in Jackson, March 28, 2022.AP Photo/Rogelio V. SolisJACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — Mississippi could become the last state to…

Mississippi remains the only state in the nation without equal pay protections. Prior to the 2022 legislative session, the idea of ​​equal pay legislation gained traction because Mississippi is currently the only state in the nation…

"Buddy Holly Story", the best show in yearsWith all the sad and upsetting news in the world, this is going to be something very different.The Florida Rep Theater in downtown Fort Myers is now putting on one of the best shows we've seen in…

Photo courtesy of McDonald'sMcDonald's said on Thursday it had achieved equal pay in its largest global markets and increased its leadership diversity as it worked to improve the diversity of its company's leadership.The hamburger giant…

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She was the first to sue US Soccer over alleged pay discrimination, and while her former teammates recently reached a tentative settlement in their much more famous case - the Morgan vs. US Footballr Class Action—His case still stands. And…

The deadline for implementing the provisions of the New Amendment to the Male and Female Workers (Equal Remuneration) Act is June 1, 2022. The aim of the amendment is to increase the transparency of organizations on the gender pay gaps.…

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KRON) – On Equal Pay Day, the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls (CCSWG) awarded grants to help fund organizations serving women and girls who have been disproportionately impacted…

Pay transparency returned to center stage with the announcement last week that the government is launching a pilot program in which participating employers will not be allowed to ask recruits about their salary…

Long Beach resident, longtime champion of women's equality and grassroots activist Zoe Nicholson fondly remembers the release of the comedy film "9 to 5" in 1980. The film - starring Hollywood legends Jane Fonda, Dolly Parton and Lily…

Re: "How female food writers wrote to get out of the kitchen of the house" :We celebrated International Women's Day on March 8, and March is Women's History Month. However, as nice as it sounds, we still don't get equal pay for equal…

Strong pressure continues for states to pass tougher pay equity laws and enforce efforts to address pay inequality for certain protected classes, including women and people of color. Many states, including Illinois, have prioritized pay…

One of Germany's biggest unions has called on workers at six Amazon warehouses in the country to strike Monday and Tuesday for better working conditions. The strikes coincide with Equal Pay Day and International Women's Day respectively.…

On the eve of the United States Soccer Presidential election, 32 players from the United States Women's National Team endorsed incumbent Cindy Parlow Cone.The players, who range from World Cup veterans including Megan Rapinoe and Becky…

Tuesday was the deadline for House and Senate committees to pass general law bills from the other chamber - a major 'death deadline' that has killed hundreds of bills with or without a vote in committee.The next major deadline for the…