by PC Editorial Staff | Dec 14, 2021 | Discrimination, EEOC, EPA, Equal Pay
On December 2nd, 2021, Judge Lawrence E. Kahn of the U.S. District Court Northern District of New York (Court) upheld an employer’s salary negotiation defense, which stated that the negotiations constituted a “factor other than sex” that excused waged disparities....
by Girish Anand | Apr 27, 2018 | EPA, Equal Pay
The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, arguably on the other end of the spectrum from the conservative-leaning 5th Circuit Court, has ruled that setting a new hire’s wages based solely on that person’s salary history can perpetuate discriminatory...
by Girish Anand | Apr 20, 2017 | EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of President Trump’s goal to shrink the federal workforce (and budget), is establishing a buyout program to reduce its 15,000-person staff. EPA acting deputy administrator Mike Flynn said the agency was acting...
by Girish Anand | Apr 17, 2017 | EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public commentary for its Regulatory Reform Task Force as it reassesses existing regulations. Announced on April 13 in the Federal Register, the commentary period runs through May 15. The announcement explains:...
by Girish Anand | Jan 31, 2017 | EPA
Shortly after inauguration on Jan. 20, President Trump and his staff ordered the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to cease awarding grants and contracts while they reviewed what was happening. Late Friday, the review was completed and all grants and contracts,...
by Girish Anand | Jan 25, 2017 | CMS, DOL, EPA, HHS
Various media reports maintain that both the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Agriculture have received memos from the White House forbidding them to send out press releases, make new blog posts or engage in social media. Furthermore, the...