DETROIT (AP) — Four female photo journalists have filed a pay discrimination lawsuit in federal court against the Detroit Free Press.
Former and current staff members allege in last Friday’s complaint that the newspaper underpaid them because they’re women.
The lawsuit follows a study this year by the newspaper’s union analyzing pay data. It shows the median wage for men was higher than for women in almost every job category at the newspaper.
For example, the lawsuit says male photographers make over $4 an hour more than female photographers.
Free Press editor and vice president Peter Bhatia says the lawsuit has no merit and the newspaper has a “long-standing commitment” to supporting equal pay. A spokeswoman for newspaper parent company Gannett, also named in the lawsuit, didn’t have further comment on Saturday.
- Posted October 17, 2017
- Tweet This | Share on Facebook
Women sue Detroit Free Press in pay discrimination lawsuit
headlines Oakland County
- Youth Law Conference
- Oakland County Executive Coulter announces $3M pledge by Penske Family Foundation to Integrated Care Center
- Jury convicts Kalamazoo man in 2005 cold-case sexual assault
- Whitmer signs bills defending Michigan’s fair and free elections by protecting Michigan voters and supporting public safety
- Supreme Court doesn't seem convinced FDA was unfair in blocking flavored vapes as teen use increased
headlines National
- Lucy Lang, NY inspector general, has always wanted rules evenly applied
- ACLU and BigLaw firm use ‘Orange is the New Black’ in hashtag effort to promote NY jail reform
- 2024 Year in Review: Integrated legal AI and more effective case management
- How to ensure your legal team is well-prepared for the shifting privacy landscape
- Judge denies bid by former Duane Morris partner to stop his wife’s funeral
- Attorney discipline records short of disbarment would be expunged after 8 years under state bar plan
