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CHAPTER 17- Government and Legal Issues in Compensation (Pay…
CHAPTER 17
- Government and Legal Issues in Compensation
Pay Discrimination and Dissimilar Jobs
Evidence of Discrimination: Jobs of Comparable Worth
The Mechanics
All jobs with equal job evaluation results should be paid the same
Identify the percentages of male and female employees in each job group
The wage-to-job evaluation point ratio should be based on the wages paid for male-dominated jobs
Adopt a single "gender neutral" point job evaluation plan for all jobs within a unit
Evidence of Discrimination: Use of Market Data
Union Developments
Fair Labor Standard Act of 1938
Hours of work (including overtime)
Child labor
Minimum wage
The Equal Pay Act
Affirmative defense
Merit or quality of performance
Quality or quantity of production
Seniority
Some factor other than sex
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Related Laws
Disparate treatment
Disparate impact
Earning Gaps
Differences in Industries and Firms
Challenges in Estimating Amount of Discrimination
Sources of the Earning Gaps
Union differences
Power interest
Discrimination
Work-related behavior differences
Turnover
Performance
Hours of work
Career/life tradeoffs
Labor market differences
Demand/supply for specific skills
Qualifications differences
Education
Experience
Firm/industry differences
Technology
Pay Strategy
Size
Work/occupation differences
Skill/knowledge required
Effort required
Responsibilites
Working conditions
Gaps Are Global