The American Arbitration Association has awarded a former Citicorp employee, $388,359.74 in back pay as a result of unlawfully failing to pay her at the same level as her male peers. While working for Citicorp, she performed the same job as her male predecessors yet earned roughly half as much in salary and bonuses. The […]
Category: Equal Pay Act
Which Federal Employment Laws Apply to My Employer?
Different companies are subject to different federal employment laws based on their size. Below is an overview of the federal employment laws that affect companies with certain numbers of employees. There may be additional state laws that apply which are not discussed here. 1+ EMPLOYEES Although smaller companies are exempt from certain requirements, […]
Women deserve equal pay and how to get it
The Equal Pay Act (EPA) requires that men and women in the same workplace be given equal pay for equal work. The jobs need not be identical, but they must be substantially equal. Job content (not job titles) determines whether jobs are substantially equal. All forms of pay are covered by this law, including salary, […]