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By Katherine Kimpel Last week, the Supreme Court issued a decision that makes it harder for women in the workplace to protect their rights to be free from discrimination. In reaching their decision in Dukes v. Walmart, the Justices—the five … Continue reading
by Barbara Gault So, the wage gap is still going strong, even though women have surpassed men in terms of number of higher degrees received. Women are now more likely than men to get bachelors’ degrees, master’s degrees, and Ph.D.’s. … Continue reading
By Lauren Hepler In honor of Equal Pay Day, IWPR intern Lauren Hepler observes the impact of the gender wage gap as she looks to start a career after college. In this economy, it is very scary to be a … Continue reading
The world’s largest private employer is feeling the heat for myriad reasons. All you ever hear about Wal-Mart these days is a plethora of criticisms. From their shortcomings in providing adequate healthcare for employees, to Wal-Mart’s effect on the environment, … Continue reading
A Wal-Mart in Bloomington Indiana (Photo by Jason Grote, flickr) In 2001 a class action lawsuit was filed against Wal-Mart. The suit claims that Wal-Mart instituted a policy of gender bias in salary and hiring practices keeping women out of … Continue reading