VoteAmerica v. Schwab

**What Happened:** A female coach at Trenton State University sued the school, claiming she was treated unfairly because of her gender. She argued that the university gave her a much heavier teaching workload compared to male coaches in similar positions, which she believed was sex discrimination. **What the Court Decided:** The court ruled in favor of the female coach, finding that Trenton State University did discriminate against her based on her sex. The judges agreed that giving her significantly more teaching responsibilities than male coaches was unfair treatment. However, the court was divided on what should be done to fix the situation. While some judges didn't fully address what compensation she should receive, others argued she deserved back pay and possibly her job back with tenure. **Why This Matters for Workers:** This case shows that courts will protect workers from unequal treatment based on gender, even in academic settings. If you're being given unfair workloads or responsibilities compared to colleagues of the opposite sex, this could be illegal discrimination. The ruling demonstrates that employers cannot assign different job duties based on gender, and workers may be entitled to compensation when this happens.