Inequality

Disney Faces New Pay Inequality Allegations From Former Top Lawyer Amid Ongoing Controversy

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Los Angeles, California — Disney is facing allegations of pay inequity once again, less than a year following its settlement of a $43 million class-action lawsuit related to compensation disparities among female employees. The new lawsuit has been filed by Alisa Clairet, a former senior legal executive with the company. Clairet, who spent two decades with Disney and held prominent roles within its Legal Affairs group for the Disney Channel, claims in her August 15 filing that she was systematically underpaid compared to male colleagues who had similar experience and responsibilities. The lawsuit, filed in … Read more

Cleveland Cracks Down on Wage Theft and Pay Inequality with New Enforcement Initiatives

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Cleveland, Ohio, is taking a firmer stance on enforcement of labor laws to ensure workers receive fair compensation. City officials announced that employers who violate regulations aimed at protecting workers’ rights will face stricter consequences. This initiative includes a wage theft law that penalizes companies for underpaying employees and a pay transparency ordinance to assist job seekers in securing equitable salaries. The latter forbids inquiries into prospective employees’ past wages and mandates that salary ranges be included in job postings. During a pre-Labor Day news conference, Mayor Justin Bibb joined Council President Blaine Griffin and … Read more