Sued for discrimination against African American employees.

The Hill reported on November 8th that the U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the Mississippi Senate for discriminating against a former African American employee by paying him significantly less than his white colleagues.

The lawsuit alleges that the Mississippi State Senate violated the Civil Rights Act of 1964. When hired in 2011, Kristie Metcalfe was the first African American employee of the Mississippi State Senate in 34 years. However, she was paid a starting salary of $55,000 per year, significantly less than her white colleagues, despite performing equivalent duties.

The Mississippi State Capitol building in Jackson, Michigan.

Another employee with no experience was hired for a similar position with a starting salary of $101,500 per year. By January 2012, Kristie Metcalfe's colleagues received raises, but she did not. She appealed but her appeal was rejected, so she resigned shortly afterward.

The U.S. Department of Justice is suing the Mississippi Senate for payment of Kristie Metcalfe's rightful salary, along with damages and other redress.

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