Law360 (January 16, 2009, 12:00 AM EST) -- With the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act now almost assured of passage after jumping its last major hurdle in the U.S. Senate, lawyers are warning employers to ready themselves for a massive jump in pay discrimination claims.
The landmark employment legislation passed the Senate with minor adjustments in a 61-36 vote Thursday. From there the bill will make a quick pit stop in the U.S. House of Representatives before heading to the desk of President Barack Obama, who is expected to make it the first measure...
Lawyers Warn Of Litigation Boom With Ledbetter Act
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