According to the U.S. Census Bureau, median wages for men increased 3.7%, but pay for women didn’t budge in 2024.
Harvard economist Claudia Goldin has illuminated issues such as the gender gap in pay, child and elder care, and the shortfall in women economists.
California will require companies to publish salaries in job postings, a move aimed at closing pay gaps for women and people of color..
It’s illegal under labor laws to prohibit employees from discussing salaries, though informal taboos are common.
In times of crisis, existing patterns of inequality become more pronounced.
A California woman has sued her employer, saying she was fired because of her child care responsibilities.
It had been legal to fire someone for being gay or transgender, deepening economic disparities.
There are concrete steps companies can take. To start, collect the data.
As athletes demand equal pay, a salary hike in women’s basketball is promising
Greater transparency around salaries could help close racial and gender pay gaps but can be tricky to navigate.
