Discover what income inequality is, its primary causes, and how it's measured. Learn about its impact on society and explore ...

Houston officials and business owners are growing concerned about the accuracy of a disparity study the city needs to help defend itself in a lawsuit attempting to eradicate its minority business ...

The gender pay gap refers to the difference between the average earnings of men and women in the workforce. Despite attempts ...

Anil Oza is a general assignment reporter at STAT focused on the NIH and health equity. You can reach him on Signal at aniloza.16. A report released Wednesday highlights successes in reducing health ...

Permitted disparity, also called Social Security integration, describes a contribution allocation formula or a benefit accrual formula that has two tiers of benefits. Under this formula, higher paid ...

Facing an uproar from disability advocates, the National Institutes of Health says it will move forward with plans to put more resources toward addressing health care disparities among people with ...

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Marijuana legalization advocates and members of community groups attend a rally against marijuana arrests in front of One Police Plaza on June 13, 2012 in New York City. The ...

A defined benefit plan may provide for disparity in the rates of employer-provided benefits if it meets all of the following requirements: (1) The disparity in benefit accruals for all employees under ...

A high-stakes lawsuit seeking to eradicate Houston’s minority business certification program now has a counterweight in a newly passed disparity study that says the program should remain in existence.

As organizations increasingly rely on algorithms to rank candidates for jobs, university spots, and financial services, a new method, named hyperFA*IR, offers a more principled approach when picking ...