Now more than ever, pay and promotion issues are tremendously important to employers. Fair pay and equal work opportunities to all employees, regardless of gender, race, national origin or any other protected characteristic, is a top priority of the new administration. Signing the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which extended the statute of limitations for filing alleged discriminatory pay and promotion claims, was President Obama’s first legislative act as President. Recent events in Congress, including the introduction of additional legislation aimed at ensuring equal pay and advancement opportunities, paired with aggressive regulatory initiatives, are strong signals that the question is not “if” pay and promotion discrimination claims will rise, but when and how high. Our attorneys are fully prepared to help employers maneuver through the special challenges these cases present.
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A recent decision from the California Supreme Court has provided a rare victory for companies with employees in that state. In Schachter v. Citigroup, Inc., the Court ruled that a forfeiture provision in an employee incentive compensation plan did not violate California wage laws.
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