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City staff report HR reforms under way; preliminary analysis finds no broad disparate pay impact for Black women
Summary
City HR presented progress on a March 2024 Raftelis assessment and a preliminary disparate‑impact wage analysis. Staff said 9 of 22 recommendations are complete, several remain in progress or on hold for FTE reasons, and the wage review showed limited instances of lower pay for Black women within specific job classes.
Asheville City Manager Deborah Campbell and HR leadership updated the City Council on an internal human resources assessment and a separate review of allegations that Black women in the city workforce face systematic pay disparities.
Emily, HR leadership, told council the Raftelis Consulting Group assessment delivered in March 2024 included 22 recommendations; HR has completed nine, including a departmental restructuring and filling key positions. Emily said HR has relisted and updated 15 administrative personnel policies, moved the employee health clinic to a new facility, launched…
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