Search
 

Analytics tech being used to eliminate pay disparities

Law firm Littler Mendelson's Pay Equity Assessment Tool crunches data on employee compensation and demographics to analyze for potential litigation risk against both federal and state laws.

By Ian Lopez | Updated on February 15, 2018
The tool relies on visuals like a color-coated map of the US that can be utilized to break down employment law, pay equity, and potential risk by factors. (Image: Shutterstock)

The #MeToo movement has resurfaced interest around pay inequity by both gender and race. For companies looking to address such disparities, Littler Mendelson has released its Pay Equity Assessment Tool.

Built by the firm’s analytics team, the tool crunches client data on employee compensation and demographics, like race, gender and state, to analyze for potential litigation risk against both federal and state laws. Using a dashboard that allows for filtering information by different categories, Littler attorneys consult clients to begin “proactively fixing” payment disparities “using tested legal strategies,” a press release noted.

Complete your profile to continue reading and get FREE access to BenefitsPRO.com, part of your ALM digital membership.

Your access to unlimited BenefitsPRO.com content isn’t changing.
Once you are an ALM digital member, you’ll receive:

  • Critical BenefitsPRO.com information including cutting edge post-reform success strategies, access to educational webcasts and videos, resources from industry leaders, and informative Newsletters.
  • Exclusive discounts on ALM, BenefitsPRO magazine and BenefitsPRO.com events.
  • Access to other award-winning ALM websites including ThinkAdvisor.com and Law.com

Already have an account?

NOT FOR REPRINT

© 2024 ALM Global, LLC, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from www.copyright.com. All other uses, submit a request to [email protected]. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing.

Recommended Stories

BenefitsPRO

Join BenefitsPRO

Don’t miss crucial news and insights you need to navigate the shifting employee benefits industry. Join BenefitsPRO.com now!

  • Unlimited access to BenefitsPRO.com - your roadmap to thriving in a disrupted environment
  • Access to other award-winning ALM websites including ThinkAdvisor.com and Law.com
  • Exclusive discounts on BenefitsPRO.com and ALM events.

Already have an account? Sign In Now
Join BenefitsPRO

Copyright © 2024 ALM Global, LLC. All Rights Reserved.