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May 21, 2019

INSIGHT: Is Pay Equity on Your Due Diligence Checklist?

By Michael S. Poster
Bloomberg Law

Pay equity has taken its rightful place in the news cycle. More than ever, “equal pay for equal work” is a message that is being heard loud and clear.

Gaps in pay equity should be on the radar screens of those seeking to purchase, invest in or strategically partner with a given entity as well, given their prevalence and possible impact on company operations.

Potential stakeholders must do a deep dive into a target’s compensation structure to ensure that they are not buying into trouble in connection with and investment, acquisition, licensing deal or other business arrangement.

Michael S. Poster

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