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...
Job Interview Questions Employers Should Avoid

Job Interview Questions Employers Should Avoid

As an employer, you want to find out as much about a candidate as possible to ensure you are making the right hiring decision. But there are job interview questions employers should avoid. You shouldn’t ask questions that cause an applicant to tell you about...
Okay to Reject an Applicant Because of Their Accent?

Okay to Reject an Applicant Because of Their Accent?

Q: We interviewed a candidate who had the right type and length of experience, but spoke with a thick accent and was difficult to understand. Is it okay to reject an applicant because of their accent? A: There is risk in rejecting the candidate based on their accent,...
Salary History Ban Passed for Albany County

Salary History Ban Passed for Albany County

In a previous article, we discussed the New York City salary history ban that took effect October 31. Recently, a salary history ban passed for Albany County, with the Albany County Legislature unanimously voting to prevent employers from requiring salary information...
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