Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Borden's, Inc.

EEOC v. Borden's, Inc. - Sex Discrimination in Pay

This case involved allegations that Borden's, Inc. discriminated against women employees in their workplace practices and compensation. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) sued the company, claiming that female workers were treated unfairly compared to their male counterparts, particularly regarding how much they were paid for similar work.

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a mixed ruling in 1982. The court agreed with some parts of the lower court's earlier decision but disagreed with other parts. This means the EEOC won on some of their discrimination claims but not on others. The court found evidence of problematic employment practices and pay disparities between male and female employees at Borden's.

What This Means for Workers:
This case demonstrates that employers cannot pay women less than men for doing the same or similar work. It shows that the EEOC will investigate and pursue legal action when companies engage in sex-based pay discrimination. While the mixed outcome shows these cases can be complex, it reinforces that workers have legal protections against gender discrimination in compensation and workplace treatment.