The philosophical challenge posed by segments of the higher education community regarding equal pay and affirmative action is addressed by the U.S. Department of Labor solicitor. (LBH)

The Supreme Court held in Corning Glass Works cases involving male only employees for night shifts that the time of day worked could constitute a factor other than sex whereby the wage differential might qualify as an exception under the Equal Pay Act. Shift differentials could be legal if proven to be nondiscriminatory. (LBH)