Assignment:

a$.$ Provide a response to the questions after example $1.$

b$.$ Additionally, analyze and write a short response as to how the case may or may not

create disparate treatment, and thus potentially create disparate impact.

c$.$ HINT: You will need to research more about the EPA to answer the questions.

d$.$ Please use citations to substantiate your answers.

Example $1$: Ava has worked six months in R$\text{'}$s human resources department as a recruiter

when she files a charge alleging that she receives a lower salary than a male counterpart.

The investigator analyzes the two jobs and concludes that they are not similar because Ava

recruits for low level positions whereas the male recruits for upper$-$level positions and thus

has more responsibility. However, the investigation also reveals that at the same time Ava

applied for a job in R$\text{'}$s human resources department, she also applied for an opening in R$\text{'}$s

marketing department. Ava was qualified for both jobs, but the marketing job was her first

choice. The investigator obtains an e$-$mail authored by the person who rejected Ava for the

marketing job that states that Ava is a "better fit" for human resources because women

"tend not to be assertive enough for the marketing department." The investigator also

uncovers, through further investigation, evidence that other women were unlawfully

steered away from jobs in line departments to less lucrative jobs in support departments

such as human resources. Based on this evidence, would the investigator find "cause" to

believe that R had a practice of unlawfully steering women into lower$-$paying jobs? Why or

why not? How can the compensation department take measures to ensure pay practices

are not in violation of the laws?