In recent weeks, there has been a lot of attention given to the new ‘Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act.’ Who is Lilly Ledbetter and what does this Act mean for CA employees? The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act was a reaction to an older Supreme Court ruling. The Act amended all of the major discrimination laws – Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act. An experienced employment attorney can answer your questions more thoroughly about the Act.

The new Act applies to any individual who is claiming discrimination in compensation on any basis: race, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, etc… Under the new law, employees who believe that they are victims of pay discrimination at any time during their employment may file a discrimination charge, as long as the discriminatory pay decision continues to have an effect on their pay. If the employee can prove that the pay decision was discriminatory, the court can award back pay going back two years from the date the charge is filed (or the date the lawsuit is filed in the case of an Equal Pay Act claim) to correct the discrimination. Additionally, the court can consider evidence of discrimination in compensation occurring prior to that period in determining the amount of damages.

If you are a CA employee who believes your employer is violating the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, the experienced legal team of Law Offices of David H. Greenberg are here to help. We have over 50 years of experience representing employees in discrimination claims against their employers. Our track record is proven — we can help you. Call the So Cal Law Offices of David H. Greenberg at 1-888-204-1014 today for a free consultation. Or you can also visit us on the web at www.discriminationattorney.com to learn more.