Chemistry prof sues for $20m over alleged gender discrimination
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Rebecca Trager2018-12-11T14:30:00
University of Arizona chemistry professor launches class action lawsuit, says she and other female faculty were grossly underpaid, not promoted
An associate chemistry professor at the University of Arizona has filed a $20 million (£15.7 million) class action gender discrimination lawsuit against the Arizona Board of Regents, which is the governing body for the state’s public university system. The legal action, which alleges that women faculty members are denied commensurate salaries and promotions, comes amid an increased recognition of widespread gender inequity and salary disparities in the chemical sciences and other scientific fields.