A lawsuit alleging that women employed by the city of Albuquerque have been paid less than their male counterparts has been certified for class action status.
Second Judicial District Court Judge Clay Campbell noted the decision in a July 24 letter. The city of Albuquerque is named as the defendant.
By Rick Nathanson / Journal Staff Writer
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.- The City of Albuquerque is facing a class action lawsuit from five women who say they are being paid less than men for doing the same job.
The employees claim the city is violating the New Mexico Fair Pay for Women Act.
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