The Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores lawsuit:

A) contends that Wal-Mart paid male managers less than female managers
B) contends that Wal-Mart paid younger female managers less than older female managers
C) demands that Wal-Mart's centralized pay policies be discontinued
D) was filed as a class action suit
E) was filed on behalf of all women who have worked at Wal-Mart to stop widespread pay-related sexual harassment (quid pro quo) within its stores

Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores

A landmark legal case involving allegations of gender discrimination by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., in its employment practices.

Centralized Pay Policies

A system where salary decisions and structures are managed and controlled by a central authority within an organization, typically aiming for uniformity across all units.

Class Action Suit

A legal case filed by one or several individuals on behalf of a larger group of people who are similarly affected, often against a corporation or organization.