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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Ontario Employee Who Quit Wasn’t Entitled to Bonus Payment
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An employee who quit his job was not entitled to a bonus payout, the Ontario Court of Appeal ruled,...
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California Officials Put Pressure on General Contractors to Prevent Wage Theft
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General contractors’ top priorities on a construction project are completing the work on time, completing the work within budget...
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The Right Ingredients Brew Wellness Program Success
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With the efficacy of workplace wellness programs being questioned, new research may help to explain why some efforts are...
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Self-Audit in Response to DOL PAID Pilot Program
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More employers are likely to self-audit their pay practices and correct errors as a result of the U.S. Department...
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Reassignment of Job Duties Did Not Violate FMLA
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Reassignment of minor job duties during an employee’s medical leave without returning those duties to the worker after the...
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Employees Are More Likely to Stay If They Like Their Health Plan
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Communication, Communication, Consumer Directed Health Care, Health Care Costs, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Employer-provided health coverage is important for recruiting, but even more important for retention, a new survey shows. But employer-sponsored...
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For 2018, Expect Steeper Health Plan Premium Increases
Janet L. Heins|Critical Evaluation, Health Care Costs, News, Prescription Drug Plans, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The average premium hike for employer-sponsored health plans next year is expected to be the highest since 2011. But...
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SHRM: Exempt Overtime Threshold Should Be Nearly $32,000
Janet L. Heins|Influencing Government Policy, News, Overtime Eligibility and Exemptions, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) supports a moderate increase in the minimum salary threshold above which workers...
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