Walmart v. Dukes: New Hurdles and a Significant Step Back for Women Employees

The Supreme Court’s decision in favor of Wal-Mart in Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Dukes struck a devastating blow for employees who seek to hold their employers accountable for discrimination and other violations of workplace law. While the decision does not mean the end of the road for the women of Wal-Mart, it does undermine their ability to achieve companywide change through their lawsuit.

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Wal-Mart v. Dukes: New Hurdles for Women Fact Sheet