House lawmakers reintroduce legislation to close Pennsylvania’s gender earnings gap

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House lawmakers reintroduce legislation to close Pennsylvania’s gender earnings gap

Women in Pennsylvania earn less than men by a wider margin than the nation as a whole. Legislation reintroduced in the state House aims to close the gender pay gap. When the commonwealth first passed a law to address gender…

Lawmakers push legislation on Pennsylvania gender earnings gap

Women in Pennsylvania earn less than men by a wider margin than the nation as a whole. Legislation reintroduced in the state House aims to close the gender pay gap.When the commonwealth first passed a law to address gender discrimination in the workplace in 1959, women earned 59 cents for each dollar earned by men. Since then the gap has narrowed, said Rep. Jennifer O’Mara, D-Delaware, but women are still at a disadvantage in the workplace.“Clos…

5 Steps to Close the Gender Gap at Your Workplace

Breaking Barriers: 5 Ways to Close the Gender Gap in Your Workplace Gender equality in the workplace is not only a moral imperative-it’s an imperative for business. Studies have proven that diverse workplaces are more innovative, more effective at decision-making, and more effective at overall business outcomes. Yet the gender gap remains a chronic issue in most industries. To create a truly inclusive workplace, organizations must make a deliber…

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Despite women constituting nearly half of the population, their representation in the workforce, especially in leadership roles in organisations, remains disproportionately low. While many women make strides at the entry level, sustaining career momentum and breaking into leadership roles remains a challenge. According to Beena Mathen Jacob, CHRO, DHL E-commerce - Blue Dart Express, fostering an inclusive, reward-driven workplace requires moving…

Legislators Push for Pay Equity in Pennsylvania, Sparking a Statewide Debate

HARRISBURG, PA — A renewed call for pay equity rang through the Pennsylvania State Capitol on Monday as legislators and advocates rallied behind proposed legislation to close the gender wage gap. Led by Rep. Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, the movement centers on ending pay discrimination and ensuring that women in the Commonwealth earn salaries commensurate with their male counterparts. The U.S. Department of Labor reveals a stark reality for Pe…