Almost time to retrain managers on discrimination? Here’s a new horror story you can give them — with a personal touch.
A group of women sued their former employer, claiming they were paid less than their male peers. In addition to the company itself, 13 managers and executives were listed as defendants.
The court let the case move forward — including the claims against the individual managers. Why? They each played enough of a role in the decision-making to be held accountable.
Now, they’ll have to pay out of their own pockets to settle the case or defend themselves at trial.
Under federal law, individuals can’t be held liable for discrimination. Many states though — in this case, Connecticut — have discrimination laws that allow managers and other individuals to be sued.
That should give supervisors another incentive to pay attention to the law.
Cite: Schaefer v. General Elec. Co.
