This is a discussion post; 3-4 sentences will suffice. Answer must be substantial and free from any grammatical errors.The responses need to be comprehensive. List references.
I. Determine the importance of equal pay between men and women. Then, suggest two (2) valid reasons why their pay may be different for the same position. Justify your response. Please watch the youtube videos below to assist in your response.
II. Assess the importance of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) when an employer provides benefits of any kind. Classify two (2) pros of an employee using the benefits that the employer provides and at least one (1) con that may be a conflict for an employee using such benefits. Note:Refer to cases in your textbook as you formulate your response. I have provided the names of the cases below. Please obtain from internet.
Cases:
1.Harrison v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 773 F. 3d 15 (4th Cir. 2014)
2.Battoni v. IBEW Local Union No. 102 Employee Pension Plan 594 F. 3d 230 (3d Cir. 2010)
3.Whitley v. BP, P.L.C. 838 F.3d 523 (5th Cir. 2016)
Answer preview
There is also an ERISA anti-cutback rule whereby employees are restricted from making any changes to pension plans. This law is applied in Battoni v. IBEW Local Union No. 102 Employee Pension Plan 594 F. 3d 230 (3d Cir. 2010), whereby the court established that the anti-cutback rule was violated (Eisenberg, 2016). One of the pros of workers utilizing such employment benefits is that most employees meet the contributions to a satisfied percent, thus fostering retirement savings. Another advantage is that the plan is a deferred tax payment deducted before taxable income. For employees using such benefits, there are disadvantages such as prohibition to read the legal information in the plans. In Whitley v. B.P., P.L.C. 838 F.3d 523 (5th Cir. 2016), the court dismissed the case since
