Rebecca Bird, the founder of Cumbrian company Precision HR, has been nominated for the "One to Watch" category at the esteemed Northern Power Women Awards. Scheduled for March 18, 2025, at the Manchester Central Convention Complex, this event marks its ninth year as Europe's largest
September 4, 2024In a landmark ruling, an employment tribunal recently decided in favor of over 3,500 workers and former employees of the UK retail giant, Next, who had brought forth a six-year equal pay claim. This pivotal case has brought to light a troubling disparity: sales consultants, the majority of whom are
August 27, 2024The UK labor market is grappling with a critical oversight: job boards advertising positions offering pay below the national living wage. Recent research conducted by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has shed light on this concerning issue. In a single day in July, the TUC's analysis found 46
August 22, 2024America is grappling with the persistent issue of gender pay inequality, and according to recent research, the prospects for achieving equal pay are farther off than one might hope. In fact, the latest data indicates that full pay equality for women in the US won't be achieved until nearly
August 16, 2024The Central Bucks School District (CBSD) has found itself at the center of a contentious legal battle concerning gender pay disparities. The lawsuit, which accuses the district of violating the Equal Pay Act by compensating female teachers less than their male counterparts, reached a critical
August 1, 2024The persistent gender pay gap in the European Union, where women continue to earn on average 13% less than men, remains a significant issue despite ongoing efforts to promote equality. For every euro that a man earns, a woman makes only 87 cents, highlighting a disparity that Equal Pay Day aims to
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