Pay Differences Cannot be Based on Salary History

Pay Differences Cannot be Based on Salary History

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled yesterday that pay differences cannot be based on salary history under the Equal Pay Act (EPA), even when used in conjunction with other factors. The EPA first became law in 1963 and prohibits the payment of different wages to...
3 Components of Company Culture

3 Components of Company Culture

When you belong to an organization, there’s usually a reason, right? Whether the organization is a business, club, or other group, something about it appealed to you, and you chose to associate yourself with it. You personally identified with it and felt like you...
3 Exceptions to At-Will Employment

3 Exceptions to At-Will Employment

“At-will” employment refers to a common-law rule that the employment relationship may be terminated by the employer or the employee at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, for any reason (allowed by law) or no reason at all. The intent behind...
Is Prohibiting Employee Wage Discussions Legal?

Is Prohibiting Employee Wage Discussions Legal?

Prohibiting employee wage discussions is not legal, and employers may not even discourage employees from discussing their wages with one another. Likewise, employers may not in any way discipline or retaliate against an employee for discussing their wages or other...
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