Disturbing Equal Pay Ruling

Pop quiz: Suppose you've just discovered your boss has been embezzling from you for years. Since the 1990s, he's stolen 30 percent of the return on your retirement investments each year. When did your boss actually swindle you? How long do you have to sue? A) He swindled you when he first came up with the scheme—if you didn't figure it out and sue him then, you're too late and he can keep your money. B) He swindled you when he shorted you for the first time—if you didn't find out and sue him then, you're too late. C) He swindled you from the first year right up until the end, when you found out about it and took the bastard to court. D) Stop bellyaching; you're lucky to have a job.

The above paragraph is how Slate.com's article begins. If you guessed D, you are correct.

Apparently, if you don't figure out that within 180 days that your employer is swindling you, you're out of luck. This according to a ruling by the Supreme Court. Sheesh.

Who's looking out for us? The little guy?