In Ledbetter V

question 11

Essay

In Ledbetter v. Goodyear , Lilly Ledbetter lost her equal pay case because the Supreme Court agreed with her company that she should have brought the suit earlier even though she was not aware of the pay discrepancy. This is perhaps a reflection of the concept of the veil of ignorance. Imagine you are a justice on the Supreme Court writing a dissent. Make either a utilitarian argument or a Marxist argument

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Definitions:

Pay Scales

A structure of job positions and salaries within an organization, often determined by experience, education, and responsibility level.

Felony

A category of serious crimes that often carry a penalty of imprisonment for more than one year or death.

Common Law

A legal system characterized by judicial decisions that are considered as binding or precedent, alongside statutes and regulations, primarily in England and countries influenced by English law.

Civil Law

A legal system based on written laws or codes, as opposed to common law, which is based on precedent decisions by courts.