Especially for growing businesses, claims of pay inequities could do substantial economic and reputational harm. If structured with risk management in mind, pay equity audits are instrumental in reducing long-term legal and reputational costs. Under relevant federal laws, employers’ efforts to remediate pay disparities may limit liability based on bad faith or intentional violations. In certain states, safe harbor protection is available for employers that take affirmative steps to reduce or eliminate pay inequities. READ MORE