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The court denied defendant's motion for appointment of a special master, rejecting defendant's argument that plaintiffs must show they earned less than the average salary of all male comparators to establish a prima facie Equal Pay Act case. The court ruled that plaintiffs may proceed with comparison to individually designated male comparators under Third Circuit model jury instructions. Second trial scheduled for May 5, 2025.
Cartee-Haring v. Central Bucks School District
What Happened
Female employees at Central Bucks School District filed a lawsuit claiming they received lower pay than male colleagues doing similar work. The school district asked the court to dismiss the case, arguing that the women would need to prove they earned less than the average salary of all male workers to succeed.
What the Court Decided
The court rejected the school district's request. The judge ruled that the women could compare their pay directly to specific male coworkers in similar positions, rather than proving they earned less than all male employees overall. The case will proceed to a second trial scheduled for May 5, 2025.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling makes it easier for employees to challenge unequal pay. Workers can now point to specific coworkers earning more for the same job—they don't need complicated data about average salaries. This strengthens protections under the Equal Pay Act and gives workers a clearer path to prove wage discrimination.
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