I would find it a gross violation of my employees privacy to share their salaries or other personal data with anyone other than the worker him/herself or his/her legal representative.

“Republicans and others have said this is simply a victory for litigators”

I am one of those dirty “republicans and others” I guess. Its also a victory for the ever growning “Diversity Training Consultants”.

“If you don’t want to be sued, don’t discriminate!”

Right now the answer to not being sued seems to be to hire “Diversity Training” consultants and document that you have a written policy on not discriminating. I have implemeted such a policy and training program and guess what, its a joke. One class does nothing to change the hearts and minds of my employees or society at large. But the classes work for their intended purpose, its much harder to be sued if you hire consultants to hold these little sessions. I expect soon I will have to add a “Ledbetter chapter” to the training.

I am 100% for “Fair Pay” and legal equality of all adult human beings (which is NOT affirmative action), but I think Ledbetter is simply not all that useful. Its feel good legislation that allows Obama say “look ladies, I have your backs”. Well guess what, he doesnt.