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The
Equal Pay Act prohibits an employer from discriminating
between male and female employees by paying lower
wage rates to employees of one sex than to the
other for work which requires equal skill, effort
and responsibility, and which is performed under
similar work conditions. Some segments of American
industry continue to operate on the outmoded belief
that a man, based upon his role in society, should
be paid more than a woman, even though the woman
may be performing the same duties. In fact, many
employees are unaware that they are experiencing
violations of these laws. Strict statutes of limitations
govern the time period within which an employee
must bring such claims under the Equal Pay Act.
Burr & Smith, L.L.P. is experienced litigating
multiparty cases under this Act. If you are concerned
you are not receiving the pay to which you are
entitled, contact us for a consultation.
Female
Publix Super Market Employees Sue for Equal Job
Benefits
The attorneys at Burr & Smith, L.L.P. have
extensive experience litigating cases involving
gender discrimination. For instance, Shores v.
Publix Supermarkets, Burr & Smith, L.L.P.
and co-counsel, obtained certification for more
than 160,000 female current and former employees
of Publix Super Markets to sue as a class for
discrimination in various job benefits, including
promotions, allocation of hours, job assignments,
job advancement, pay and employment opportunities.
In 1997, the Court approved a settlement awarding
these women $81.5 million in monetary relief and
extensive injunctive relief.
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