Overview

• Lilly Ledbetter's discovery of pay disparity at Goodyear sparked a landmark lawsuit that reached the Supreme Court, though she ultimately lost the case.
• The Supreme Court's decision inspired the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, signed by President Obama, which reset the time limit for filing pay discrimination lawsuits.
• Despite losing her case, Ledbetter became a tireless advocate for equal pay, influencing legislation and inspiring future generations.
• Ledbetter passed away at 86, leaving behind a legacy of activism and a call for continued efforts to close the gender wage gap.
• Recent reports indicate that the gender wage gap has widened, with women earning 83 cents for every dollar earned by men in 2023.