Connecticut Jury Instruction - 1.6.1 Equal Pay Act 29 USC Sect. 206 General Instruction

• Category: Federal - Jury Instructions - Adverse Employment Action
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-11CF-1-6-1
• Format: Word; Rich Text

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This form contains sample jury instructions, to be used across the United States. These questions are to be used only as a model, and should be altered to more perfectly fit your own cause of action needs. Connecticut Jury Instruction — 1.6.1 Equal Pay Act 29 USC Sect. 206 General Instruction The Connecticut Jury Instruction — 1.6.1 Equal Pay Act 29 USC Sect. 206 General Instruction provides guidance for jurors regarding the application of the Equal Pay Act in Connecticut cases. This instruction is relevant in employment discrimination cases where individuals claim unequal pay based on gender, specifically invoking the federal law, 29 USC Sect. 206. Below are the different types of this general instruction: 1.6.1.1 Equal Pay Act Elements Instruction: The Equal Pay Act Elements Instruction provides jurors with a detailed description of the essential elements that the plaintiff must prove in order to establish a violation of the Equal Pay Act. It encompasses factors such as the existence of an unequal payment, jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and the presence of disparate pay based on gender. 1.6.1.2 Equal Pay Act Affirmative Defense Instruction: The Equal Pay Act Affirmative Defense Instruction outlines the possible defenses that an employer may present against an Equal Pay Act claim. These defenses often involve demonstrating a legitimate reason for pay disparity, such as a seniority system, merit system, or any other factor unrelated to gender. 1.6.1.3 Equal Pay Act Remedies Instruction: The Equal Pay Act Remedies Instruction explains the potential remedies available to plaintiffs who succeed in their Equal Pay Act claims. It lays out options such as back pay, liquidated damages (double the amount of back pay awarded), attorney fees, and other necessary relief. 1.6.1.4 Equal Pay Act Preponderance of the Evidence Instruction: The Equal Pay Act Preponderance of the Evidence Instruction instructs jurors on the burden of proof in an Equal Pay Act case. It explains that the plaintiff must prove their case by a preponderance of the evidence, meaning that their evidence is more convincing and persuasive than the evidence presented by the defense. 1.6.1.5 Equal Pay Act Jury Considerations Instruction: The Equal Pay Act Jury Considerations Instruction advises jurors on the specific factors they should consider when deliberating an Equal Pay Act case. It emphasizes the need to evaluate the evidence, credibility of witnesses, and apply the law impartially. 1.6.1.6 Equal Pay Act Damages Instruction: The Equal Pay Act Damages Instruction provides instructions to the jury on how to calculate damages if they find in favor of the plaintiff. It includes considerations such as lost wages, benefits, and potential future earnings. These different types of Connecticut Jury Instruction — 1.6.1 Equal Pay Act 29 USC Sect. 206 General Instruction guide jurors through the complexities of Equal Pay Act cases in Connecticut, ensuring a fair and informed decision-making process.

Connecticut Jury Instruction — 1.6.1 Equal Pay Act 29 USC Sect. 206 General Instruction The Connecticut Jury Instruction — 1.6.1 Equal Pay Act 29 USC Sect. 206 General Instruction provides guidance for jurors regarding the application of the Equal Pay Act in Connecticut cases. This instruction is relevant in employment discrimination cases where individuals claim unequal pay based on gender, specifically invoking the federal law, 29 USC Sect. 206. Below are the different types of this general instruction: 1.6.1.1 Equal Pay Act Elements Instruction: The Equal Pay Act Elements Instruction provides jurors with a detailed description of the essential elements that the plaintiff must prove in order to establish a violation of the Equal Pay Act. It encompasses factors such as the existence of an unequal payment, jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and the presence of disparate pay based on gender. 1.6.1.2 Equal Pay Act Affirmative Defense Instruction: The Equal Pay Act Affirmative Defense Instruction outlines the possible defenses that an employer may present against an Equal Pay Act claim. These defenses often involve demonstrating a legitimate reason for pay disparity, such as a seniority system, merit system, or any other factor unrelated to gender. 1.6.1.3 Equal Pay Act Remedies Instruction: The Equal Pay Act Remedies Instruction explains the potential remedies available to plaintiffs who succeed in their Equal Pay Act claims. It lays out options such as back pay, liquidated damages (double the amount of back pay awarded), attorney fees, and other necessary relief. 1.6.1.4 Equal Pay Act Preponderance of the Evidence Instruction: The Equal Pay Act Preponderance of the Evidence Instruction instructs jurors on the burden of proof in an Equal Pay Act case. It explains that the plaintiff must prove their case by a preponderance of the evidence, meaning that their evidence is more convincing and persuasive than the evidence presented by the defense. 1.6.1.5 Equal Pay Act Jury Considerations Instruction: The Equal Pay Act Jury Considerations Instruction advises jurors on the specific factors they should consider when deliberating an Equal Pay Act case. It emphasizes the need to evaluate the evidence, credibility of witnesses, and apply the law impartially. 1.6.1.6 Equal Pay Act Damages Instruction: The Equal Pay Act Damages Instruction provides instructions to the jury on how to calculate damages if they find in favor of the plaintiff. It includes considerations such as lost wages, benefits, and potential future earnings. These different types of Connecticut Jury Instruction — 1.6.1 Equal Pay Act 29 USC Sect. 206 General Instruction guide jurors through the complexities of Equal Pay Act cases in Connecticut, ensuring a fair and informed decision-making process.