Tag: Lily Ledbetter

Gender Pay Gap? Readers Respond … and How

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Nov 2, 2012 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Nov 2, 2012

And some men think the pay gap discriminates against men, not women. Here are the comments (boldface is ours): What about the pay gap between men and women holding the same position, such as happened to Lily Ledbetter? It’s not just a matter of women not seeking out the highest paying jobs–those who do often […]

Lower Starting Salaries Can Lead To Pay Discrimination

By jessica Mar 20, 2009 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 18, 2015

With California’s unemployment rate nearing 10 percent, jobseekers have to look harder than ever these days. For those lucky enough to receive a job offer, many are finding the offer to come with a lower starting pay than in previous years. And while businesses are suffering too in today’s economy, employers should beware that taking […]