compensation

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According to the CalSTRS website, approximately 10% of a California educator’s gross annual compensation is invested into CalSTRS’ pension fund.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Colgate-Palmolive’s director of corporate communications, Thomas DiPiazza, said the company “does not use algorithmic wage-setting tools to make compensation decisions for our employees or to set new-hire salaries.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The regulator now expects its compensation program to cost the industry 7.5 billion pounds—9% less than its previous estimate—or 9.1 billion pounds including administrative expenses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Consumers will also be considered for compensation if they were not told about two other arrangements between the lender and the car dealer.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

But Leyla knew that a good apology had to name the wrong and offer some compensation, and she could help with part of it.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman