Biden to Raise Federal Contractor’s Minimum Wage

Biden to Raise Federal Contractors’ Minimum Wage, Putting Pressure on Private Sector Employers President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order today requiring federal contractors to pay a $15 minimum wage, which could put pressure on private sector employers to raise low-income workers’ pay. According to a White House statement, the executive order […]

SHRM Weighs in on the Paycheck Fairness Act

SHRM Weighs in on the Paycheck Fairness Act HR professionals have a unique perspective and expertise on the issue of pay equity, as they are directly involved in developing and implementing compensation strategies that attract and retain talent. When the U.S. House of Representatives considered H.R. 7, the Paycheck Fairness Act on April 14, SHRM submitted a letter to […]