It’s The Law

Federal Law

• Under the Equal Pay Act, men and women must be paid equal wages if they perform substantially the same work.
• Under the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, you have up to 180 days (300 days in some states, and cities) after the most recent paycheck that reflects unequal wages to file a charge with the EEOC.

Visit the following websites to learn more:

• S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
• S Equal Pay Act of 1963

Texas Law

• In Texas, the law prohibits employers, employment agencies and labor unions from denying equal employment opportunities in hiring, promotion, discharge, PAY, fringe benefits, membership, training, and other aspects of employment.
• The Texas Workforce Commission provides information about employment discrimination and more.
• Texas still has work to do.

Visit the following websites to learn more:

• Texas Workforce Commission
• Texas Labor Code

The Future of Equal Pay in Texas…

To secure equal pay for women, Texas lawmakers must:

• Ensure all private employees are covered under the Texas Equal Pay Act.
• Prohibit using salary history in hiring.
• Prohibit reducing another employees pay to comply with the law.

For a full roadmap to pay equity in Texas, download the AAUW PDF here.

Data & Research

Click below to download our fact sheets and report.

San Antonian Perceptions About Wage Equity
YWCA San Antonio conducted a survey to understand how the San Antonio community perceives the gender wage gap and its causes.

Our Top 5 Takeaways

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Employer Resources

Click below to download resources

1. Equal Pay Calculator

Click the icon below to download the YWCA SA Pay Equity Calculator 2021.

YWCA SA Pay Equity Calculator 2021

 

Watch the step-by-step guide below.

2. EQUITABLE BUSINESS PRACTICES GUIDE

 

3. Business Roadmap To Pay Equity

The Wage Equity Business Cohort

We are proud to partner with local businesses who are helping inform our wage equity awareness campaign. This group of business pioneers is also helping inform resources and tools that will help equip local businesses and organizations to achieve an equitable workplace, where all are justly compensated for their work and skills.

Ready to take the pledge? Contact Misty Harty at mharty@ywcasa.org

Estamos orgullosos de asociarnos con empresas locales que están ayudando a informar acerca de nuestra campaña de concientización sobre la equidad salarial. Este grupo de pioneros comerciales también está ayudando a informar sobre recursos y herramientas que ayudarán a equipar a las empresas y organizaciones locales para lograr un lugar de trabajo equitativo, donde todos sean compensados justamente por su trabajo y habilidades.

¿Listo para hacer la promesa? Póngase en contacto con Misty Harty en mharty@ywcasa.org

Join a group of business leaders helping define equitable business practices for San Antonio.

Take Action

1. Share the wage equity pledge!
   
2. Help us recruit businesses that will lead the way towards a more equitable San Antonio.
   Contact mharty@ywcasa.org
3. Sign up to receive updates and information about wage equity in San Antonio.

News and Upcoming Events

• YWCA San Antonio is proud to support the City of San Antonio’s Equal Pay Resolution. Read our letter of support here.

Thank You!

We are grateful for a collective of women leaders whose combined efforts are helping increase awareness of the wage gap in San Antonio. Thank you all!

• Ashley Harris

• Dr. Adriana Rocha Garcia

• Andrea Rodriguez

• Anita L. Fernández

• Anita Martin

• Ashley Barth

• Cristina J. Bazaldúa

• Denise Barkhurst

• Marina Gavito

• Jada Andrews-Sullivan

• Jenee Gonzales

• Kim Biffle

• KJ Feder

• Lana Harris

• Luisa Casso

• Jaymie Mangelsdorf

• Marcie Trevino Ripper

• MaryEllen Veliz

• Angela McClendon Johnson

• Michele Brown

• Melessa Rodriguez

• Samantha Hernandez

• Sandi J. Wolff

• Shirley Gonzales

• Stephanie Reyes

• Teresa Myers