The Journal. Lilly Ledbetter: The Woman Who Fought the Pay Gap
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Oct 17, 2024 
Joseph de Avila, a WSJ reporter who covered Lilly Ledbetter's groundbreaking legal battle, shares insights into her fight against pay discrimination, including her journey to the Supreme Court. Lauren Weber, another WSJ reporter, discusses the enduring challenges of the gender pay gap and its disproportionate effects on women of color. The conversation highlights the historical impact of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and the ongoing struggle for equal pay, emphasizing the significance of transparency and advocacy for systemic change.
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Ledbetter's Discovery
- Lilly Ledbetter worked at Goodyear Tires for nearly 20 years and discovered a note revealing a significant pay gap.
- Male coworkers with the same job earned substantially more than her.
Supreme Court Case
- Ledbetter sued Goodyear and initially won over $3 million, but Goodyear appealed based on the statute of limitations.
- The Supreme Court ruled in Goodyear's favor, stating Ledbetter filed the lawsuit too late.
Statute of Limitations Issue
- The statute of limitations on pay discrimination cases was 180 days from the first discriminatory act.
- This made it difficult to sue, as pay disparities often develop gradually.