A class action suit seeks to extract billions from Wal-Mart over allegations of sex discrimination. The largest lawsuit ever linked to gender discrimination in the workplace was argued before the Supreme Court Tuesday. Conservative justices questioned the legitimacy of the suit as a class action.
Discrimination Wal-Mart suit to change the rules
The rights of workers versus corporations could be looked at, likely by the Supreme Court, in the Wal-Mart sex discrimination suit. Almost every employer in the United States might have to change because of this. There were fewer chances of promotion and less payment given to previous and current 1.6 million Wal-Mart employees, in accordance with the lawsuit. Back pay and punitive damages are being asked for. In San Francisco, a U.S. Court of Appeals court let the case proceed. It was one trial for a multiparty lawsuit. The Supreme Court must choose whether all the women who worked for Wal-Mart since 1998 can indeed sue together in a class action.
Suit might be bad for business
Granting class-action status would greatly increase Wal-Mart’s potential liability in the sex discrimination suit. One small ruling against Wal-Mart could be really hard on the business. It may end up needing to settle out of court after all. The plaintiffs may end up filing individual suits against Wal-Mart if Wal-Mart's side is chosen which would, in the end, make it so Wal-Mart might win. Employee advocates and United States corporations have been following the Wal-Mart sex discrimination suit because of the implications it might have. There could possibly be a ton of workers going into court for lawsuits. All corporate boards in the nation are waiting for the answer though. It would be great for them if Wal-Mart wins.
What is being questioned
The Supreme Court was not sure if the discrimination really happened which was pointed out during Wal-Mart sex discrimination lawsuit arguments on Tues. There were 3,400 Wal-Mart and Sam's Club stores that had promotion and decisions affected by the corporate culture for women according to the layer for plaintiffs. The comment Wal-Mart said explained that it’s not legal to do a class-action lawsuit for all female employees considering there have only been discrimination instances in some stores by some managers. The claim of systematic discrimination was questioned based on the one fact that Wal-Mart managers are allowed to pay men or women whatever they please at their discretion. It won’t be long before a decision is made. It is anticipated to occur in June.
Information from
Los Angeles Times
latimes.com/news/sc-dc-walmart-discrimination-20110329,0,3119421.story
CNN
cnn.com/2011/US/03/29/scotus.wal.mart/index.html?npt=NP1
Associated Press
google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gbOXzrZv6IDB2xzX5jdDJegcXkug?docId=879cbb4c18b44a338291cb69015c93db
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