Roundup: Political speech and work; Pay transparency for DC and federal contractors; Handling layoffs; Paid leave for prenatal care in NY

NEWSLETTER VOLUME 2.5

February 05, 2024

Salary.com Compensation and Pay Equity Law Review

 

Welcome to Salary.com's Compensation and Pay Equity Law Review.

 

Our editor, employment lawyer Heather Bussing, is tracking legislation, cases, and analysis to give you the latest critical HR topics.

 

This week we're answering questions about things that begin with P: politics, pay transparency, paid leave and pregnancy:

  • Can employers ban political discussions at work?
  • Why is DC the most Constitutional and Least Democratic place in the US?
  • What do DC employers and federal contractors need to know about coming pay transparency laws?
  • Why is it important to handle layoffs with respect and kindness?
  • How can we address increasing maternal and infant mortality and what is NY considering?
January 30th, 2024
Different perspectives and opinions are good for exploring problems, finding solutions, and creating new options and opportunities. We have to find ways to see things as they are instead of how we would like them to be.
January 31th, 2024
Washington DC is probably the most Constitutional and least Democratic governmental entity in the United States. If you ever wondered why or if you just want to know about its new pay transparency law, here you go.
February 1st, 2024
Salary history bans and posting pay ranges are two important steps toward reducing your risk of pay discrimination, staying competitive, and attracting great candidates.
February 2nd, 2024
We don't have to be angry and blame people when business relationships end. Sometimes things just don't work out and no one is to blame.
But most layoffs are entirely the organization's responsibility. We need to acknowledge that.
February 5th, 2024
When I had my first child, I had severe post-partum depression that we didn't figure out for almost 18 months. I was definitely suicidal and came close. With my second, I almost bled to death following his birth. I'm lucky to be here. Too many of us don't make it.

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