What the New Ledbetter Pay Act Means for Employers

Training Provided by Lorman Education Services nOn January 29, 2009, President Obama signed into law the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, effectively changing the landscape of the statute of limitations for equal pay discrimination claims. The act greatly expands the amount of time that employees have to bring claims of discriminatory pay practices, which could have a substantial impact on employers. This teleconference will help the people responsible for handling their organization's compensation practices to understand the key provisions of the act and potential implications for their organization. You'll learn how to plan ahead to reduce potential exposure for your company under the new act.

What the New Ledbetter Pay Act Means for Employers Agenda

1. The Supreme Court's Decision in Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.
1. Factual Background
2. Plaintiff's Arguments
3. Supreme Court's Rulings
2. Key Provisions of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009
1. Acts Affected
2. Statutory Language
3. Damages
3. Implications for Employers
1. Statute of Limitation
2. Defending Claims
3. Applicability to Other Types of Lawsuits
4. Minimizing Exposure

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