Equal pay

Employers will need to remain up-to-date on salary history bans, equal income standards and transparency provisions.

Google Inc. was accused in a class-action lawsuit of systematically paying male employees more than their female counterparts, adding the internet giant to a growing list of technology companies sued for gender discrimination.

With a patchwork of laws mapping across the country, remaining compliant in compensation practices is becoming even more challenging.

With a patchwork of laws mapping across the country, remaining compliant in compensation practices is becoming even more challenging.

An appeals court’s recent decision allows employers to legally pay women less than men for the same work based on differences in workers’ previous pay.

An appeals court’s recent decision allows employers to legally pay women less than men for the same work based on differences in workers’ previous pay.

Supporters say the bill will help close the wage gap, but some employers such as Comcast are fighting back.

The orders will strengthen equal pay protections in New York by prohibiting all state agencies and departments from evaluating candidates based on prior salary.

According to research from Financial Finesse, female employees are making positive changes to their finances and closing the gap with their male counterparts across generations.

New data shows only about half of employers in the U.S. have a plan in place to ensure fair pay practices.