Pay Discrimination Examples: The Steep Price of Pay Inequity
Comp&BenIn an era where diversity, equity, and inclusion are no longer just buzzwords but business imperatives, the specter of gender pay discrimination continues to haunt Corporate America. Recent years have seen a surge in high-profile lawsuits and settlements that have not only hit companies’ bottom lines but also dealt significant blows to their reputations.
Although the Civil Rights Act and federal laws provide protections against wage discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, employment discrimination is still rampant in the US. As the dust settles on these legal battles, it’s clear that the true cost of pay discrimination extends far beyond the courtroom.