Princeton University To Pay Female Professors $1 Million In Back Pay

The transcript discusses a settlement between a university and the Labor Department over pay disparities among female professors. The settlement includes future salary adjustments and further studies to identify disparities. The investigation into the pay gap began a decade ago, was paused, and later resumed. The university denies liability, claiming compliance with the law, and contests the allegations based on a flawed statistical model.

What did the Labor Department report find about the pay of female full professors at Princeton?

• Their pay was not compared to male colleagues.

• They were paid the same as their male colleagues.

• They were paid less than their male colleagues.

• They were paid more than their male colleagues.

What action did Princeton agree to take following the Labor Department's report?

• Deny any pay disparities.

• Hire more male professors.

• Conduct studies on disparities and adjust salaries.

• Increase male professors' salaries.

When was the Labor Department's investigation into Princeton's pay gap initially paused?

• 2012

• 2016

• 2018

• 2020

Why did Princeton contest the Labor Department's allegations?

• They believed the statistical model was flawed.

• They had no response.

• They admitted to the allegations.

• They wanted to increase the pay gap.

What does Princeton claim about its compliance with the law?

• It does not comply with the law.

• It complies with both the letter and spirit of the law.

• It only complies with the letter of the law.

• It only complies with the spirit of the law.