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Workplace Equality and Economic Empowerment
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Legal Momentum submitted a comment with PowHer New York, The Communications Workers of America, and the National Employment Lawyers Association/NY on pay transparency in New York. Download the PDF below.
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Building on our work with PowHer New York's Equal Pay Campaign to enact pay transparency laws in New York City and New York State, Legal Momentum has created this guidance, which draws from lessons learned in New York, including a review of compliance thus far and ongoing advocacy to strengthen existing legislation. This Guidance is intended to serve as a resource for state and federal policymakers and advocates working on legislation to mandate disclosure of pay ranges during the hiring process.
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Today, women in the workforce, especially women of color, continue to face high rates of pay discrimination, which can follow them throughout their lives. Not only are women paid less for doing the same work as men, but women are also typically segregated into lower-wage jobs where they face higher rates of workplace violations, including sexual harassment and wage theft. While pay discrimination can sometimes be difficult to identity, New York has passed a series of laws that workers can use to challenge unequal pay.
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Being a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking can impact every facet of someone’s life—that can often include their job, at a time when financial stability is critically important.
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On June 26th, 2023, Kyra Batté, Staff Attorney, provided written and oral testimony before the New York City Council in support of Int 0811-2022, which would eliminate a longstanding retaliatory practice in settlement agreements used by employers that effectively penalize employees who challenge workplace discrimination. Read the full testimony below
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On June 12th, 2023, Legal Momentum submitted a comment to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on its proposed rule on advancing pay equity in governmentwide pay systems.
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