The lawsuit Dukes v. Wal-Mart is considered the biggest lawsuit in the history of the United States. The action against company was filed in 2001 by female employees of the stores. The lawsuit alleges that Wal-Mart actively discriminated agains
Dukes v. Wal-Mart
Boris Muravchik
Women in Business: Managing and Leading
November 04, 2011
Diversity and gender discrimination has become a new modern word for many lawsuits against big companies. Wall-mart is not an exception. The lawsuit Dukes v. Wal-Mart is considered the biggest lawsuit in the history of the United States. The action against company was filed in 2001 by female employees of the stores. "The lawsuit alleges that Wal-Mart actively discriminated against its female employees by: advancing male employees more quickly than female employees; denying female employees equal job assignments, promotions, training and compensation; and retaliating against those who oppose unlawful practices". (1) (N.D. Cal. 2001)
The lawsuit consisted of complaints by female workers, whose main issue was unfair treatment comparing to the male work force. Legal action documents stated that unfair treatment of females existed in the salary arrangements, promotions and schedules. Statistics that was produced by plaintiff lawyers consisted of analyses which supported the argument against Wall-Mart policies.
Boris Muravchik
Women in Business: Managing and Leading
November 04, 2011
Diversity and gender discrimination has become a new modern word for many lawsuits against big companies. Wall-mart is not an exception. The lawsuit Dukes v. Wal-Mart is considered the biggest lawsuit in the history of the United States. The action against company was filed in 2001 by female employees of the stores. "The lawsuit alleges that Wal-Mart actively discriminated against its female employees by: advancing male employees more quickly than female employees; denying female employees equal job assignments, promotions, training and compensation; and retaliating against those who oppose unlawful practices". (1) (N.D. Cal. 2001)
The lawsuit consisted of complaints by female workers, whose main issue was unfair treatment comparing to the male work force. Legal action documents stated that unfair treatment of females existed in the salary arrangements, promotions and schedules. Statistics that was produced by plaintiff lawyers consisted of analyses which supported the argument against Wall-Mart policies.