Elizabeth Polak v. Virginia Department of Environmental Quality

  1. January 17, 2023

    4th Circ. Says Job Differences Sink Scientist's Equal Pay Suit

    A Fourth Circuit panel refused Tuesday to reinstate a former Virginia Department of Environmental Quality coastal planner's Equal Pay Act claim, finding a male co-worker who took home thousands more per year had distinct job requirements.

  2. October 26, 2022

    4th Circ. Focuses On Job Differences In Equal Pay Suit

    A Fourth Circuit panel on Wednesday seemed to be leaning toward keeping a lower court's decision finding that a former Virginia Department of Environmental Quality scientist didn't suffer from pay discrimination, as two circuit judges said her job differed from a male colleague's.

  3. September 30, 2022

    October Arguments Discrimination Attorneys Should Watch

    In October, the Fifth Circuit will hear arguments on vaccine mandates and cyberstalking, the Ninth Circuit will examine the evolving boundaries of military benefits law and the U.S. Supreme Court will consider an affirmative action battle. Here, Law360 previews six upcoming arguments that employment discrimination practitioners should have on their radar.

  4. November 03, 2021

    Va. Environmental Agency Fights Bid To Revive Equal Pay Suit

    The Fourth Circuit should uphold a lower court decision that found a former scientist for the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality didn't suffer from pay discrimination, the department said Wednesday, arguing that the agency was justified in paying her less than a male colleague because of her skills and experience.

  5. October 05, 2021

    Va. Environmental Worker Asks 4th Circ. To Revive Pay Suit

    A former scientist for the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has asked the Fourth Circuit to nix a lower court decision that found the department didn't commit pay discrimination, arguing she performed the same job as a male colleague but was paid less.