Summary
A woman discovered her male coworker earns $18,000 more for the same job role, leading to online outrage. She shared her experience on Reddit, expressing shock and frustration over the pay gap. An employment lawyer explained that pay disparities can sometimes indicate discrimination and provided suggestions on how to address such issues.
Key Facts
- A woman found out her male coworker earns $18,000 more despite them having the same role.
- She posted about her experience on Reddit, where it received significant attention.
- She earns $64,000, while the coworker earns $82,000.
- The woman had been with the company for four years and trained the coworker.
- She had asked for a raise before and was told there were "budget constraints."
- California law allows employees to discuss pay openly and protects them from retaliation.
- Pay disparities should be based on valid reasons like experience or skills, not discrimination.
- Workers can report unjustified pay gaps to HR or legal authorities if necessary.
