The Impact of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009: An Immediate Look at the Legal, Governmental, and Economic Ramifications of New Legislation ... Pay Based on Gender (Aspatore Special Report)

The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, the first bill signed into law by President Obama, is a major response to the highly-charged debate regarding the claimed compensation between men and women in the workplace. This recent legislation promises to involve the courts in deciding disputes between employers and their employees regarding equal pay based on gender. What changes should employers prepare for as a result of this new Act? How can attorneys assist clients in navigating the implications of this decision and protecting themselves from potential claims? The Impact of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 provides feedback from some of the nation's leading legal minds on the effect this new legislations will have on employers, employees, and employment attorneys alike. The authors offer insight into helping clients implement compliance programs to ensure fair practices are being implemented, as well as discuss the importance of keeping accurate documentation should an audit occur. This in-depth report offers readers an on-the-spot look at this issue as it continues to unfold.

Chapters Include:

1. Robin E. Shea, Partner, Constangy, Brooks & Smith LLP "Integrating the Ledbetter Fair Pay Act into Practice"

2. Charles M. Louderback, Partner, Payne & Fears LLP "What Employers Should Know About The Ledbetter Fair Pay Act"

3. Philip S. Mortensen, Esq., Partner, Barton Barton & Plotkin LLP "Lilly Ledbetter: A Push for More Transparency in Employment Practices"

4. C. R. Wright, Partner, Fisher & Phillips LLP "Ledbetter Act Makes Old Claims New Again-What's an Employer to Do?"

5. Geoffrey S. Sheldon, Partner, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore "The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009: The Death of the Statute of Limitations Defense?"