Law, Business and Society 11th Edition by Tony McAdams

Exercise 59

Statistical evidence showed that 35 percent of new hires in grocery and produce at Lucky Stores, a retail grocery chain, were women, while 84 percent of new hires in deli, bakery, and general merchandise were women. Statistical evidence also showed that 31 percent of those promoted into apprentice jobs in grocery and produce were women, while women comprised 75 percent of those promoted into apprentice jobs in deli, bakery, and general merchandise. Grocery and produce jobs generally were higher-paying jobs than those in deli, bakery, and general merchandise. Women received significantly fewer overtime hours than men.
Do these facts regarding Lucky Stores suggest discrimination Explain. See Stender v. Lucky Stores, Inc. 803 F. Supp. 259 (DC Cal. 1992).