White men are paid more than black men, even when they share similar educational backgrounds and are from affluent families, according to a new report from the Equality in Opportunity Project. And a study released last year found a significant portion of the racial wage disparity can be attributed to unexplained factors that could include discrimination and differences in opportunity.
Wages Are Unequal Between White and Black Men Even When Other Factors Are Comparable
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Timing of Discharge Overcome by Discipline Documentation
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DOL's Final Rule on Disability Claims Procedures to Take Effect April 1
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The Current State of Washington’s Meal and Rest Break Law
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This article summarizes certain aspects of the current Washington law on meal and rest breaks, taking into account the...
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DOL Urged to Withdraw Proposed Tip-Sharing Rule
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Congressional Democrats are calling for the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) proposed tip-sharing rule to be withdrawn following news...
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Estée Lauder, EEOC Agree to Settle Paid-Child-Bonding-Leave Case
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Viewpoint: FMLA Surveillance of Employees Requires a Good Reason
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7th Circuit Sanctions Business That Misclassified Workers
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Employers Can Calculate Federal Minimum Wage Compliance by the Workweek
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In determining whether it is in compliance with the minimum wage requirement under the Fair Labor Standards Act, an...
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