Posted On: May 31, 2007 by Carrie Kurzon

The Effects of Ledbetter on New York State Law

Here is my prediction-- New York State Courts will soon be flooded with cases now that the Supreme Court limited the time frame for employees to bring a lawsuit in pay disparity cases. Since the Supreme Court's decision only affects Federal Law (i.e.-Title VII), employees will be much more inclined to bring their cases in State Court under the New York City Administrative Code (§8-107) and/or the New York State Human Rights Law (§296). Both of the above laws carry a three year statute of limitations which is much more generous than the 180 days allowed under the recent Supreme Court decision.