The U.S. Department of Labor has secured a significant consent judgment necessitating Dr. Robert B. Pamplin Jr. and the R.B. Pamplin Corp. to repay a minimum of $20.6 million to the company’s pension plan. This decisive action follows the discovery that the unlawful acquisition of company-owned r
The wildfires in Southern California have created a multitude of challenges for employers, ranging from ensuring workplace safety to navigating complex legal and human resource issues. As thousands of people evacuate and businesses face destruction, employers must take proactive measures to support
In a groundbreaking development that spans beyond the realms of American soccer, the United States Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT) has triumphed in their long-standing legal battle for equal pay. This victory marks a significant step in their pursuit of gender equality and broader social c
The issue of gender pay disparity remains a significant concern in the UK, despite the implementation of the 1970 Equal Pay Act and the 1975 Sex Discrimination Act. These legislative efforts aimed to close the wage gap between men and women, but equal pay remains elusive. Recent data indicates that
In a landmark settlement, United Airlines has agreed to pay a former employee of Mongolian descent $99,000 as part of a resolution to a discrimination claim. The case underscores broader issues of workplace harassment and systemic inequities, particularly within the context of heightened anti-Asian
The persistence of gender-based pay inequality presents not only a social issue for US society but also a significant business challenge. Our recent research highlights that, despite decades of effort, female employees and professionals still earn, on average, 15% less than their male counterparts.
