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Here you'll find a comprehensive collection of articles dedicated to advancing workplace equity, pay transparency, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. From practical advice on navigating pay equity laws in different countries to in-depth analyses of gender pay gap calculations and the benefits of fair pay practices for talent attraction and retention, our resources are designed to support organizations and individuals committed to making meaningful progress towards equality in the workplace.

Nevada Pay Transparency Law

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Nevada's pay disclosure law prohibits the reliance on wage history and mandates wage disclosure after interviews. In this article, we offer a bite-sized overview of the law's major components for employers.

Discover all you need to know

A Complete Overview of New York State and Local Pay Transparency Laws

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The number of pay transparency laws across the United States has grown significantly over the past few years. This article presents an overview of pay transparency and salary range disclosure laws across New York state, including Westchester, Albany, Ithaca, and New York City.

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Your First Pay Equity Analysis: What Data Do You Need?

Your First Pay Equity Analysis: What Data Do You Need?

You’ve made the commitment to equal pay and you’re ready for your first pay equity analysis. But what data do you need? This article breaks down the bare data essentials and the helpful additions.

Find out what you need

The EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Pay Equity Reporting

The EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Pay Equity Reporting

In January of 2023, the EU enacted a new directive: the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, or CSRD. With roots in the EU Green Deal, this legislation modernizes rules around the information on sustainability, both social and environmental, that companies have to report. 

Read about CSRD

The Benefits of Pay Transparency in the Workplace

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In a climate of pay secrecy, employers may perceive pay transparency as a challenge or even a risk. But pay transparency delivers major employer benefits including improved performance, reduced pay discrimination, and better recruitment. This article explains the benefits of pay transparency, pay transparency laws, and how transparency can be a tool for positive change in the workplace.

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Top emerging trends in HR practices: Our key takeaways from Total Rewards ‘23

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Discover our top takeaways from WorldatWork’s Total Rewards ‘23 conference. Learn how organizations can foster fairness, prioritize employee well-being, and leverage data-driven strategies for optimized total rewards.

Discover our takeaways

Skill Shifts, ESG, and the Metaverse: Our Top 5 Total Rewards ‘23 Sessions

Our top 5 must-sees at total rewards '23

What do people analytics, ESG reporting, the metaverse, and employee retention have in common?

Read on to find out

People Analytics Tools Promise to Promote Fairness. Do They?

The talk, "Using people analytics tools fairly" will take place on June 13 at 2PM in San Diego at Total Rewards 2023.

Algorithmic people analytics tools promise to make hiring and promotion decisions easier. However, these tools can sometimes end up recommending biased decisions. So what is an HR professional to do? Join PayAnalytics co-founder Margrét at the WorldatWork Total Rewards conference in San Diego for some real-world insight into how to apply people analytics tools fairly.

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What you need to know: Expansion of WGEA pay gap reporting in Australia

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Learn all about Australia's Gender Equality Report and why this measure is important to advance gender equality in the workplace.

Learn more about Australia’s pay legislation

Maryland Pay Transparency Law

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In Maryland, the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act not only prohibits gender-based pay discrimination but also has several transparency requirements. These include providing the pay range to applicants on request and a prohibition against asking for salary history. The law also protects employees’ rights to discuss their pay.

Learn more about Maryland’s pay transparency law

How Does PayAnalytics Support the EU Pay Transparency Directive?

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From the time the EU pay transparency directive was only draft legislation, PayAnalytics has been tracking its requirements and making corresponding updates to our software solution. Through expanded capabilities and some new features, we’re helping our clients get compliant and stay compliant with the directive’s analysis, reporting, and pay transparency requirements.

Discover how

Pay Transparency Law in Connecticut

Pay Transparency Law in Connecticut

In 2021, the US state of Connecticut passed a new pay transparency law with four major parts: equal pay for comparable work, wage range disclosure in job postings, ban on seeking/using an employee’s wage history, and freedom to discuss pay.

Read about Connecticut’s Pay Transparency Law
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