A female executive at Spotify is suing the music streaming company for discriminating against employees of the opposite gender. Hong Perez’s accusations include systematic discrimination against female employees and sexual harassment. The sales executive also...
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Employee benefit plans and disability: 3 things to know
You’re a high-powered professional who is used to handling all sorts of sophisticated tasks with focus, efficiency and purpose. But if your employer doesn’t fulfill its commitments regarding benefits that are supposed to go with your job, it can really put...
New workplace study puts sex harassment at top of list
Increased awareness and social movements have shed light on workplace discrimination, harassment and retaliation. It's true that younger generations, such as the Millennial generation, are more likely to report harassment. Employers are taking proactive steps to...
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...
Are terminated employees entitled to health care coverage?
Losing a job is one of life’s most stressful events. Without a steady income, you may be concerned about paying your bills, supporting your family and affording health care insurance. However, the federal government created a system of temporary, continued...
Pay disparity hits hard in tennis and medicine
It’s surprising that after all the fighting that women have done to first, get into the workplace, and now, to get paid equally that there would still be stories of women who are paid less than their male counterparts. Not just less, but, often, substantially...
Women still make less than men in education occupations
If you’re a woman, you’re likely familiar with the wage gap that women face in the workplace. It’s well-known that women generally make less than men across all occupations. For those in education occupations, it’s no different. How big is the...
Disability claims and employer obligations under ERISA
Disability insurance can be a great benefit. When you’ve become disabled and your ability to work changes, it can help make ends meet so that you’re still able to feed your family. Ideally, your employer and your employer-provided insurance plan should...
The gender pay gap is no small matter for small businesses
The gender pay gap isn’t a new issue by any means. The number varies, but the significant gap between salaries continues to exist in many occupations. It would seem that the gender pay issue would be something only larger corporations get accused of. Larger...