Case Study

Analyze the case and opinion in the case of Riser v. QEP Energy

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. 

• 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? 
• Why is the other-than-sex factor that is presented by the employer insufficient to avoid a trial? 
• What should the employer have done differently? 

Your paper should be a minimum of two pages, not including the title and reference pages. You are required to use a minimum of three sources as reference. Adhere to APA Style when constructing this assignment, including in-text citations and references for all sources that are used. Please note that no abstract is needed.