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.
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Milwaukee Area Employment Law Attorney: 200 South Executive Drive, Suite 101 Brookfield, WI 53005 Phone: 262-241-8444
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What Individual Mandate Repeal Means for Employers
Janet L. Heins|Critical Evaluation, Health Care Reform, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The 2017 tax act effectively repeals the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA’s) requirement that most Americans obtain ACA-compliant health coverage,...
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New Guidance Eases—but Won’t Delay—the CEO Pay Ratio Reporting
Janet L. Heins|Executive Compensation, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
New Securities and Exchange Commission guidance allows public companies to calculate the ratio of CEO pay to median-employee pay...
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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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Employee Convicted of Fraud Still Eligible for Workers’ Comp
Janet L. Heins|California, Consultation, News, Workers' Compensation, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
An employee who was convicted of insurance fraud—after he exaggerated a work-related injury to a doctor who then prescribed...
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Overtime Rule Changes Are Coming, but Will They Be in Time?
Janet L. Heins|Influencing Government Policy, News, Overtime Eligibility and Exemptions, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
If the Labor Department fails to finalize a new overtime-pay rule before the 2020 elections, the rule struck down...
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Tying Health Plan Premiums to Salary Can Aid Lower-Paid Earners
Janet L. Heins|Health Care Costs, News, Relationship Management, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
More employers are considering health plan premium tiers that base employees’ contributions for health coverage on their pay level....
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Chicago Public Schools Allegedly Requested Work During FMLA Leave
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Communication, Communication, Family and Medical Leave, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Allegations that an employer requested that a job assignment be completed during Family and Medical Leave Act time off...
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2018 Open Enrollment: Voluntary Benefits Emphasize Choice
Janet L. Heins|Critical Evaluation, News, Open Enrollment, Voluntary Benefits, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Voluntary benefits can help to address possible financial gaps for employees, especially for those enrolled in high-deductible health plans....
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