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Deschutes County Tackles Pay Gap | Bend News
Deschutes County just launched new hiring rules to tackle its gender pay gap, following an internal audit that revealed widespread disparities—even without the full pay equity report, which was promised last spring. HR now checks pay equity for every new hire and position change, adjusting salaries where needed. The county’s efforts aren’t new: a $150K settlement last year highlighted the issue, and national data shows similar gaps across government agencies. The audit found that turnover—especially among non-white women, who leave at twice the rate of men—contributes to pay gaps, suggesting…
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