Latina Equal Pay Day: How Do We Close the Pay Gap?, Hosted by Hispanic Bar Association of the District of Columbia, K&L Gates Dc Diversity Committee, and the Bar Association of the District of Columbia Civil & Human Rights Committee

On December 1st, the Hispanic Bar Association of the District of Columbia (HBA-DC), the K&L Gates DC Diversity Committee, and The Bar Association of the District of Columbia Civil & Human Rights Committee presented a panel discussion highlighting Latina Equal Pay Day, including pay equity best practices and compliance guidance for organizations.

The COVID-19 pandemic further widened the pay gap between Latinas and their peers. Latina Equal Pay Day took place on 8 December 2022, marking the 11 extra months Latinas must work to make the average yearly earnings of White, non-Hispanic men, with a pay gap approaching 50%. 

This powerful discussion focuses on proactive steps that organization can take to begin to close the Latina pay gap. The discussion includes how organizations can conduct pay equity self-audits as part of their DEIA programs, and best practices for how to avoid pay disparities developing.