US DOJ Alleges Civil Rights Act Violation by Department of Military Affairs

Friday, January 27th, 2023 -- 1:01 PM

(Bob Hague, WRN) The U.S. Department of Justice sues Wisconsin's Department of Military Affairs.

According to a DOJ release, the Department of Military Affairs violated the Civil Rights Act when it offered Michelle Hartness a lower salary than what was offered for similarly or less qualified men.

Hartness was chosen for a director position but offered a lower salary than what was listed on the job announcement. According to the DOJ complaint, Harkness said when she asked for a higher salary, she was offered the lowest possible salary in the range.

The department ended up hiring a less qualified man instead of Hartness, and offered him a higher salary.

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