Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, October 6, 1993 TAG: 9310060200
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: B3 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: Associated Press
DATELINE: FAIRFAX LENGTH: Short
Fairfax Hospital and the U.S. Department of Labor settled a lawsuit that said women were denied the same compensation and advancement opportunities available to men. The lawsuit was part of a federal review of how well companies that contract with the government comply with federal guidelines on the hiring and advancement of women and minorities.
Other businesses that contract with the federal government are eyeing the settlement and could make changes in their salary and bonus systems as a result, said Jesse Cantrill, senior consultant with Hay Group Inc., a benefits consultant firm in Washington, D.C.
"If it's going to be enforced, obviously everybody is going to be under pressure to do something about this," Cantrill said.
The hospital will pay $603,943 to female managers who were earning less than men in comparable positions. The lawsuit covered 52 current and former hospital employees who will receive back pay and benefits.
"That will be a national issue," said Lloyd Greene, the hospital's assistant personnel director. "There is going to have to be an overhaul of many compensation systems as a result of this."
The Labor Department routinely audits companies that have federal contracts worth at least $50,000 and employ at least 50 employees, to ensure the companies are not discriminating against minorities or women.
by CNB