The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board paid a female manager with more experience less than her male colleagues, a Throop resident claims in her gender discrimination lawsuit against the agency.
Paulette M. Schank, a district manager and employee of the state's alcohol regulator for more than 33 years, claims other male managers responsible for the same duties were paid higher salaries, according to a suit filed Monday by her attorney, James J. Conaboy of Scranton.
Along with its treatment of Ms. Schank, the PLCB engaged in and encouraged a "pervasive and ongoing pattern of gender discrimination" when it comes to pay discrepancies among male and female employees, the suit claimed.
A PLCB spokeswoman declined to comment on Wednesday.
Ms. Schank, of 614 Edgar St., claims the "unequal and lower wages" are the result of the agency not abiding by a seniority or merit system when determining compensation.
PLCB's conduct was "willful, outrageous, and was done with the intent to harm" Ms. Schank, according to the suit. She has suffered "humiliation, embarrassment and emotional distress."
The PLCB violated the state Human Relations Act, the suit claims. It seeks "appropriate compensation," among other damages.
Efforts to reach Mr. Conaboy were unsuccessful.
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