Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

Equality of wages in America is of high concern and has been for a long period of time. On no account of America’s history, have women and men’s wages ever been equal, rather they have always had a significant gap between them. This has seen women as undervalued, causing a lot of discrimination and hardship in the workplace for women. Especially for women of color the wage gap is even larger. The pay gap in America affects women of all ages, races, and education levels but what can they do to close

Issues: Pregnancy Discrimination, Pay Equity, and the Glass Ceiling Alfreda Grinder, BS HRMG 5000 Managing Human Resources Fall I Instructor: Mr. Tony Denkins October 5, 2010 Since the days of Roe v. Wade, women in the United States have made great gains in many ways in society. Two consecutive presidential administrations women have serviced as Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton and Condoles Rice. We are seeing rising female political stars

THE EARNINGS PUZZLE: WHY DO WOMEN EARN LESS THAN MEN? ABSTRACT Even though it is against the law to pay women a lower wage based on gender, a significant earnings gap exists. Women earn less than men in almost every line of work regardless of age, race, ethnic background or level of education. This study discusses the disparity of income between men and women, and the primary factors that contribute to the disparity. It then looks at some of the legislation that has been passed or is under consideration