11/24/2010
The EEOC has sued the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, alleging it pays male lawyers much more than women who perform the same work. On behalf of three plaintiffs, the EEOC seeks class certification for all female attorneys affected by the allegedly discriminatory pay policies.
11/24/2010
State Sen. Shirley Turner has proposed a bill that would prevent employers from using credit checks during the hiring process in many cases. Citing the downturn in the economy, Turner and other bill supporters note that many people have less than perfect credit, and that shouldn’t keep them from getting jobs.