Michael Baker International Agrees to Pay over $100K In Back Wages Following Discrimination Investigation

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)

A conciliation agreement has been reached between the U.S. Department of Labor and Michael Baker International to resolve allegations of gender-based pay discrimination.

According to the USDL’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, the company will be paying $122,299 in back wages following an investigation that found that the company was paying female professionals less than their male counterparts in similar positions.

The agreement also includes a full review and possible revision of the compensation system at Michael Baker, including making salary adjustments if there are any discrepancies.