What does the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act create regarding wage discrimination claims?

The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act indeed allows for rolling time frames for filing wage discrimination claims. This legislation, passed in 2009, specifically addresses the statute of limitations for filing these claims under the Equal Pay Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Under the Act, each discriminatory paycheck resets the 180-day filing window, which grants individuals the ability to file a claim even years after the original discriminatory decision if they continue to receive affected wages. This rolling time frame is significant because it recognizes the ongoing nature of wage discrimination, making it easier for individuals to seek justice and fair compensation, especially in situations where discrimination is not immediately evident.

This availability of a rolling claim significantly contrasts with strict deadlines that may prevent individuals from filing a claim if they were unaware of the pay disparity initially. By allowing each paycheck to trigger the filing period, it empowers employees to address issues of pay discrimination more effectively.