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by Natasha K. A. Wiebusch<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Achieving pay equity<\/a> in your organisation is a long-term strategy. It requires finding the right information; ensuring HR, business leaders and managers are on the same page; and creating sustainable solutions. The following recommendations can help you get started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conduct a pay equity analysis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Analysing pay equity in your organisation will require a pay equity audit<\/a>. Audits involve collecting pay data alongside employee demographic information to identify patterns, trends and disparities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specifically, an in-depth audit enables an analysis that identifies wage gaps caused by pay inequality and other disparities. For example, an audit may identify opportunity gaps \u2014 which contribute to wage gaps \u2014 in specific departments or leadership roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the right pay equity solution<\/a>, conducting an audit for pay equity can provide your organisation with the information you need to remediate existing and future disparities. And the visibility over your pay data will help you create a fair compensation strategy<\/a> moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Know the laws that govern pay equity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Employers must also comply with the Equality Act of 2010 which prohibits pay discrimination and requires employers with 250 or more employees to disclose their pay gaps annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Employers operating in the US must also comply with a network of pay equity and transparency laws, including the Equal Pay Act of 1963<\/a>, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to having a basic understanding of these laws, consult with legal counsel to ensure the organisation\u2019s practices and policies are in compliance. Remember that communications with legal counsel are protected by attorney-client privilege.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Implement strategies that improve pay equality and<\/em> equity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To improve pay equity holistically, build a strategy that addresses both pay equality<\/a> and<\/em> (more broadly) pay equity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pay equality efforts are actions that reduce disparities in pay among employees doing the same or substantially the same work. They include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n