Florida International University agrees to pay $575K in back wages, interest to resolve alleged gender pay discrimination

Summary:

Florida International University has entered into an agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor to resolve allegations of pay discrimination against 163 women employees. The university, a federal contractor, was found to have paid women less than men in similar positions from Aug. 2017 to Aug. 2018, violating Executive Order 11246. As part of the agreement, the university will pay $575,000 in back wages and interest, set aside $125,000 for future pay equity adjustments, and take steps to ensure non-discrimination in its compensation practices and policies.