The gender wage gap increased for the first time in 20 years. It’s time to pay attention to ‘emotional labor’
The gender wage gap is not merely a financial issue. It’s a reflection of broader societal inequities and emotional labor.
Experts say the gender pay gap may never go away
The pay gap has barely narrowed over the past two decades. A new paper indicates that's not likely to change anytime soon.
It’s 2024: Why is there still a gender pay gap?
Even when comparing men and women of the same education level, a recent U.S. Census study shows that the pay gap persists.
Bad news: The gender pay gap is even worse for freelancers
On average, women charge significantly less than men for similar types of freelance work, according to a new study.
Equal Pay Day 2022: The gender pay gap may get bigger as women return to work after COVID
The gap has narrowed by 2 cents since 2015, but it may get larger as women were disproportionately impacted by pandemic job losses.
Note to job seekers: Companies may be required to post a salary range in your area
Businesses say they want to end the pay gap, but many are still opposed to being required to post a salary range.
This emerging tech-based organization may be key to close the wage gap
Artist and entrepreneur Izzy Howell argues that right now, DAOs are the "most promising tool we have at our disposal to truly upend some of the most insidious disparities in our financial system."
Iceland keeps topping the world for gender equality
According to the World Economic Forum's newest Global Gender Gap Report, the United States ranks only 30th—but that's better than its previous position.
Disney employees accuse company of illegal ‘pay secrecy’ policy in gender discrimination lawsuit
At Disney, talking about salaries is allegedly forbidden, according to a lawsuit addendum filed in California by female current and ex-employees.
This is how we fix the gender pay gap
The pandemic has erased 25 years of progress toward gender equity. But there are tangible solutions companies can take to end unequal pay.
Today is Black Women’s Equal Pay Day. Here’s why it matters more than ever
The pandemic could be devastating for attempts to close the gender pay gap.
Kirsten Gillibrand: ‘The American workplace was already broken. This is how we rebuild it’
The Democratic senator from New York lays out her plan for how to repair the American workplace.
Why pay equity should be top of mind during mass layoffs
The CEO of Syndio explains how layoffs done wrong will only compound the problems in business, and in our society.
This one simple strategy could eliminate the gender pay gap
Research from PayScale discovered that the gender wage gap closes completely with increased pay transparency. Here's why.
Male CEOs continue to not care about the gender pay gap
It's their lowest priority. Really, the lowest.
Why so many women want to change careers
Right now, two-thirds of the female workforce is wondering whether they should not just leave their jobs but change industries entirely.
Refugee women could boost global GDP by $1.4 trillion if employment and pay gaps were closed
Refugee women have to contend with gender-based discrimination in addition to the barriers already faced by refugees of all stripes.
‘Now Pay Us!’ Photos from NYC’s World Cup victory parade capture a mood—and a movement
Chants of "Equal pay! Equal pay!" could be heard above the din.
The U.S. women’s soccer team just smashed another myth about the gender pay gap in sports
TV ratings for the women's World Cup shattered records, but the U.S. champion players are still paid far less than their male counterparts.
Here’s how much Women’s World Cup soccer players are paid compared to men
The women's World Cup purse is just 7.5% of the men's World Cup prize money.
I have to delay my retirement because my male coworkers were paid more
After working for the same company for decades, one woman explains how the gender pay gap has impacted her life, and her chances for retirement.
Disney accused in gender pay gap lawsuit of valuing “male workers more than female workers”
"Disney’s leadership tends to value male workers more than female workers,” the suit alleges.
“I’ve been a nurse for 20 years. The male nurses I work with have a different pay track”
A nurse practitioner talks about the gender pay gap in nursing, and what she has learned about negotiating and advocating for herself.
“I had 15 years of professional experience, but no one cared when I became a mom”
A finance professional turned entrepreneur reflects on the motherhood bias and stereotypes she faced during her return to work.
Exclusive: 52% of women say that male coworkers with lower job titles earn more money
We took a deep dive into the gender pay gap in honor of Equal Pay Day. It's not pretty.