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Should EEOC Audits be required for Gender Pay Equality for Employers with more than 100 Employees? The year 2012 statistics show that full-time employed women earned just 80.9% of the salaries of their male counterparts in the United States. The number for 2011 was 82%. The pay gap is now as wide as it has been since 2005, following on the heels of six years of progress. The figures look even worse for some workers. In management professions, men earn $1,328.00 each week while
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When it comes to developing strategic pay plans it is important to have a good understanding of some basic factors to determine pay rates. Employee compensation is “all forms of pay going to employees and arising from their employment” (Dessler, 2013, p. 352). According to Dessler (2013), it consists of both “direct financial payments and indirect financial payments.” As we explore the case study of Acme Manufacturing, we will see the salary inequities and the struggles that the newly appointed president
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country’s position in the world’s politics. This person would have to be Bernie Sanders because he focuses on the right issues such as endlessly fighting for a woman's right to earn the same pay as a man, remaining pro-choice throughout his entire political career and by being a longtime supporter of LGBTQ Rights. A pay gap exists between male and female, and while seemingly small, it occurs and builds up overtime. When looking at statistical information from an article about Bernie Sanders related to
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Why the Pay Gap Exists The initial scapegoat that comes to mind for wage inequality is discrimination instigated by men. Though this is far from nonexistent, it is not the primary reason. Additionally, the “factors other than gender” (Equal Pay Act, 1963) clause of the Equal Pay Act does contribute to cases of wage discrimination, which the Paycheck Fairness Act aims to address. But the most significant factor is need for what Goldin (2015) dubs “temporal flexibility,” the differences in job requirements
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of Law | Workplace Application | Civil Rights Act of 1964 | The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was put in place to avoid discrimination in hiring, compensation, conditions, and privileges of employment based on race, religion, color, sex, or nationality (DeCenzo & Robbins, 2007) | Katzenbach v. McClung and Heart of Atlanta v. United States(Legal Information Institute, 2011) | Civil Rights Act of 1964 ensures that all applicants are afforded an equal opportunity of being hired and there is no discrimination
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Since the beginning of time, women have not been seen as equals. The world was heavily male dominated. It was the women’s job to take care of the household by cleaning and taking care of the children. Slowly women have gained their rights, from owning property, to vote, and now a chance to have equal pay. The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act was passed due to help from other Supreme Court cases, interest groups, and public opinion. Lilly Ledbetter worked for Goodyear Tire Plant in Gadsden, Alabama
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Requirement of Law | Court Case Influential to Establishment of Law | Importance of Law | Workplace Application | Civil Rights Act of 1964 | Prohibits discrimination of hiring, compensation, conditions, and privileges of employment based on race, religion, color, sex, or nationality | Katzenbach v. McClung and Heart of Atlanta v. United States | The Civil Rights Act of 1964 ensures that every person is allowed the same chance of getting hired based on their job qualifications regardless of, sex
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If these laws are not followed by the business, it can lead to various penalties. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 which prevents discrimination towards people for their age. The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) is charged with implementing and enforcing legislation to protect workers with proper safety and health measures. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) protects workers and ensure they are paid a fair wage in the private sector, and in government positions. Knowing
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Scott November 12, 2012 Introduction The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) involves treating a woman an applicant or employee unfavorably because of pregnancy, childbirth, or medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth. In 1978 congress amended title VII of the civil rights act of 1964 to enact the pregnancy discrimination based on pregnancy when it comes to any aspect of employment, including hiring, firing, pay, job assignments, promotions, layoff, training, fringe benefits, such
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