Older workers in Texas may be concerned that they are not receiving a fair shake when it comes to job hunting, negotiating pay or seeking a promotion. Even 51 years after the Age Discrimination in Employment Act passed, workers over the age of 40 continue to face...
Month: August 2018
Citigroup settles ERISA lawsuit with 401(k) participants
Citigroup has reached a tentative settlement agreement with employees who accused the company of violating the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). After 11 years, the company has agreed to pay out $6.9 million. Employees accused Citigroup fiduciaries of...
Women in Texas might not see pay equity until 2049
The gender wage gap continues to narrow in Texas, and overall in the U.S. Since 2004, women have seen small improvements in earnings. It’s also true that a higher percentage of females hold bachelor’s degrees, and less are living in poverty. Large gap, little time...
Many workers turning to the gig economy
Gig work is becoming a bigger and bigger part of our world. According to some estimates, next year could see up to half of the U.S. workforce participating in the gig economy. Now, some might see gig work as something that just young workers do. However, participants...