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(Taxpayer-Financed) Bankers’ Bonuses Redux

Written on 29 Jan, 2009 at 19:52

On January 6, we published a guest post by eFinancial Careers writer Jon Jacobs. In it, Jon argued that it is essential to allow financial institutions to continue paying out bonuses and incentive pay to employees, in part to stave... (Continue reading)

Is Ledbetter Fair Pay Act Needed?

Written on 5 May, 2008 at 12:00

Last week, in Part 1 of this series, I discussed the Supreme Court's Ledbetter decision and the criticism of it that led to the introduction of corrective legislation in the form of the Fair Pay Act. Today, in Part 2, I'll... (Continue reading)

Senate Blocks Ledbetter Fair Pay Act

Written on 28 Apr, 2008 at 18:19

Last week Republicans blocked legislation (Fair Pay Act) intended to reverse last year's Supreme Court ruling in Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., widely criticized for making it easier for employers to get away with pay discrimination. This... (Continue reading)

Some Things to Know Before Negotiating Salary with a New Employer

Written on 26 Feb, 2008 at 0:44

This guest post by Liz Handlin, courtesy of Recruiting Blogswap, discusses a variety of factors for applicants to consider in discussing and negotiating salary for a new position. Ms. Handlin is the CEO of Ultimate Resumes, LLC, and writes Liz... (Continue reading)

The Banking Bonus & Incentive Pay Dilemmas

Written on 6 Jan, 2008 at 6:00

Bonuses for Banking Executives this Year? You’re Kidding, Right? No. The near-collapse of the financial services industry has left our economy reeling and made many taxpayers angry. So why should financial professionals keep receiving bonuses? After all, many other workers have never... (Continue reading)

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