Working professionals from diverse backgrounds said they believed their white colleagues were paid more than them
New figures reveal that Black working professionals will struggle to pay mortgage, rent and other bills because of low payPROFESSIONALS FROM Black and ethnic minority backgrounds could be hit harder by the cost of living crisis because of lower levels of pay than their White counterparts according to a new report.
According to the survey nearly 19 % of Black, Asian and minority ethnic workers have been told by employers they will not see a pay rise this year because of rising inflation rates. However only 10% of White working professionals have been given this news. “People Like Us is asking the government to reconsider making ethnicity pay gap reporting mandatory for companies. It will truly create huge strides in making a fairer and more equal society.”
A quarter of them said they suspect the disparity in pay was up to £5,000 which could result in ethnic minority people losing out on £255,000 of earnings in their lifetime working lifetime.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Sutton cum Lound: Plans to convert pub into houses rejectedThe landlord of the Nottinghamshire pub says he has struggled with rising energy costs.
Read more »
Cost of parenting soars as nappy and baby wipes rise amid cost-of-living crisisThe cost-of-living crisis has meant that the prices of many everyday items have risen at an incredibly fast rate and for parents, nappies and baby wipes costs have rocketed
Read more »
Firefighters and control room staff could strike over payUnion leaders say the move follows a 2% pay offer which has not risen despite rising inflation.
Read more »
40-year-old Preston restaurant could resort to solar power to tackle rising energy billsThe owner of one of Preston's longest established restaurants says he is looking at using solar energy to cut the cost of rising energy bills.
Read more »
‘We’re on less than minimum wage’ – Leeds barristers to walk out this morning indefinitely over pay rowA Leeds barrister says lawyers will start indefinite strike action today over pay, amid claims many are on less than minimum wage.
Read more »