Developments in Equal Pay Litigation

© 2021 Seyfarth Shaw LLP Developments in Equal Pay Litigation | i Developments in Equal Pay Litigation March 2021 Dear Clients and Friends; We are pleased to provide you with the latest edition of Seyfarth Shaw’s annual analysis of developments in equal pay litigation. This publication provides an overview of significant decisions and recent developments impacting federal and state equal pay litigation and legislation. Our goal is to provide in- depth analysis and commentary regarding these developments so that corporate counsel, human resources professionals, and other corporate decision makers have the up-to-date guidance they need to make informed decisions regarding equal pay issues, including a solid background in the types of issues that often come up when confronting equal pay litigation. This report is divided into three main sections. The first section discusses equal pay litigation at both the federal and state level, with a special emphasis on how those various legal and regulatory regimes differ and the different legal risks they pose to employers operating in many jurisdictions. The second section contains an in-depth discussion of significant recent court decisions impacting equal pay litigation, including substantive trends and developments in the legal theories and defenses advanced by plaintiffs and employers. The third section discusses significant developments in federal regulation and enforcement of equal pay issues led by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Pay equity continues to be one of its top enforcement priorities and a significant legal risk for employers. We hope that our clients and friends will find this reference useful as they navigate these rapidly developing legal issues. Please feel free to contact the author, Matthew J. Gagnon mgagnon@seyfarth.com , or any member of Seyfarth Shaw’s Pay Equity Group, with any questions. Matthew J. Gagnon Chicago Partner mgagnon@seyfarth.com (312) 460-5237 This publication should not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances. The contents are intended for general informational purposes only, and you are urged to consult a lawyer concerning your own situation and any specific legal questions you may have. Additionally, this publication is not an offer to perform legal services nor establishes an attorney-client relationship.