Over half a century after pay discrimination became illegal in the United States, a persistent pay gap between men and women continues to hurt our nation’s workers and our national…
When women get equal pay — and equal opportunity — they, their families and all of society will thrive. To get there, we need to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion.
In 1978, Congress passed the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) to try to eliminate the problem. But despite the law, pregnancy discrimination is still a reality for far too many women.…
Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which prohibits discrimination in employment.
Workplace sexual harassment can take a toll on women’s physical and mental health, limit their job choices, reduce prospects for career development and even force them out of the workforce.
AAUW is dedicated to getting the college debt crisis under control. Learn more about how women are disproportionately impacted by student loans — and steps we can take to make…
Talking to an employer — or a prospective one — about money is never easy. Some people find it so challenging, in fact, that they quickly accept the first salary…
In early October 2012, Phipps, et al. v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. was filed in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, Nashville Division. It seeks an end to Wal-Mart’s discriminatory…
To achieve economic security for all women, AAUW advocates pay equity and fairness in compensation and benefits.
To achieve economic security for all women, AAUW advocates pay equity and fairness in compensation and benefits.
