Lily Ledbetter

Lily Ledbetter was an American woman who fought against pay discrimination after discovering she earned less than her male colleagues for the same work over many years. In 2007, her case led to the passage of the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which made it easier for workers to challenge unequal pay based on gender. This law allows individuals to file complaints within 180 days of each discriminatory paycheck, rather than just the initial hiring decision. Her advocacy has been pivotal in raising awareness about wage disparities and promoting gender equality in the workplace.