Global Pay Equity: A Tour Around the World

2024 Annual
This presentation helps HR professionals navigate the challenging demands of pay equity laws around the world.

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We will cover the difference between 'pay equity' and 'equal pay for equal work.' Comparisons will be made between the litigation-based North American model and the reporting-based European model by using specific examples from the US, Canada, France, Germany, Switzerland, the UK, Australia, Japan, and China.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the difference between 'pay equity' and 'equal pay for equal work'.
  • Understand the difference between North American vs. European models.
  • Understand the complexities of wage and hour issues in myriad international jurisdictions.



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Date(s) & Time(s): 
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Presenter: 

William David Wright

William David
Wright

William D. Wight is a partner in the Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. offices and is the chair of the firm's International Employment Practice Group.  He counsels employers on various global employment, compensation and benefit issues related to employees abroad, as well as foreign nationals working in the U.S. and the employment of the U.S. permanent residents and citizens abroad.  Bill has worked with compliance issues related to hiring, retention and separation of employees in a multitude of jurisdictions.  His experience with global employment issues has helped him assist our clients with international operations on all sevel continents including Antarctica.  Bill has assisted clients with the implementation of strategic planning and policy development with respect to global HR practices and policies.  He has also assisted clients with the management of litigation and employment controversy matters in numerous international jurisdictions.  Bill has also counseled clients based outside the United States with the special considerations that are required when complying with U.S. employment and employee benefit rules and regulations. Bill is regularly involved with resolving questions related to privacy and data protection issues.  

Location: 
S101, South Building - Level 1 (MPCC)
Session Type: 
Concurrent Session
ENX CHRO
ENX HR Leaders
ENX Mid-Market
Competency: 
Business (Behavioral)
People (Technical)
Workplace (Technical)
Intended Audience: 
Mid-Level
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