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#EqualPayDay discussion with Elizabeth Gill, ACLU

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Post Details
Company
Box
Date Published
Author
Christy Lake
Word Count
782
Company Posts That Month
13
Language
English
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Summary

Equal Pay Day serves as a reminder of the persistent wage gap between men and women, highlighting the additional months women must work to earn what men did in the previous year. At Box, the company has achieved pay parity in the U.S. and has signed the California Pay Equity Pledge to address pay inequality by conducting annual gender pay analyses and reviewing hiring and promotion processes. The ACLU has found that the wage gap is more pronounced for women of color, with Latina women earning significantly less compared to white men. Elizabeth Gill from the ACLU emphasizes that equal pay is part of a broader gender justice issue, impacting not just women in Silicon Valley but also colored and trans women. Active participation and leadership from the private sector are crucial for cultural change, as diverse perspectives can lead to better business decisions and a more inclusive workplace culture.

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