HR Compliance Library, ¶21,020, Expert Guidance: Minimizing liability for disparate pay claims

摘要

The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 extends the time period during which employees can pursue disparaternpay claims against their employers. This broadened statute of limitations is likely to fuel an increase in litigation.rnTo minimize the risks of liability, the law firm of Jackson Lewis advises employers to do the following:rn1. Audit current pay documentation practices. Audit compensation practices to determine whetherrnthere is sufficient documentation supporting compensation decisions. Performance-based specificsrnunderlying such decisions will be essential to defending a wage disparity claim.