Problem: Employment Law
Analyze the case and opinion in the case of Riser v. QEP Energy, 777 F.3d 1191 (10th Cir. 2015) located in your textbook on pp. 451-454.
Write a case study review of Judge Kelly's opinion that answers the questions below. Support your review with analysis and evidence from the unit reading and outside sources.
a.) What are the legal issues presented in this case? Did the plaintiff establish a valid prima facie case of pay discrimination? Was there a basis for equal work? On what factors did the appeals court base its decision?
b.) Why is the other-than-sex factor that is presented by the employer insufficient to avoid a trial?
c.) What should the employer have done differently?
The response must include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.