Lilly Ledbetter, Equal Pay Pioneer, Dies at 86

Her fight against pay discrimination led to landmark legislation and inspired ongoing efforts for gender pay equity.

Lilly Ledbetter's lawsuit against Goodyear highlighted pay disparity after she discovered she earned less than her male colleagues.
Though the Supreme Court ruled against her, Ledbetter's case led to the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, signed by President Obama in 2009.
The Act allows workers to file pay discrimination lawsuits within 180 days of receiving any discriminatory paycheck.
Ledbetter's advocacy continued throughout her life, supporting further legislation like the Paycheck Fairness Act.
Her legacy is honored through a film premiered at the Hamptons International Film Festival and ongoing corporate efforts to ensure pay equity.