Lilly Ledbetter, a former Goodyear employee who became the face of the pay equity movement, died last month at age 86.

Here’s a look at her story, legacy and the fair pay legislation named in her honor.

First things first: The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act is a significant piece of legislation because it greatly expanded the window during which employees can sue for pay discrimination.

Because of the law, more employees can obtain relief for compensation-related employment discrimination. The rule set by the law also applies to federal claims of disability and age discrimination.

What is the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act?

The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act is a federal law that broadened the ability of employees to sue for discriminatory pay practices. It also applies to federal claims of disability discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Rehabilitation Act, as well as federal claims of age discrimination under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.

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