What does the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act aim to end?

The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act specifically aims to address the wage gap between men and women by allowing individuals to challenge pay discrimination more effectively. This law was enacted in response to Lilly Ledbetter's case, which highlighted the difficulties employees face in proving pay discrimination due to the statute of limitations. By extending the time limit for filing wage discrimination claims to include each discriminatory paycheck, the Act helps ensure that women receive equal pay for equal work, thereby targeting the systemic issue of wage disparity based on gender. This focus on pay equity is central to the Act's purpose and significance.