MGM Female Executive Says Casino Paid Higher Salary to Men

MGM Resorts International Operations Inc. paid a female executive director of strategic operations as much as 20 percent less than younger male colleagues who performed similar work at a similar level, a federal lawsuit alleges.

The complaint comes as recent reports by organizations such as the Institute for Women’s Policy Research have found the gender wage gap is stagnating or slightly worsening based on some measures. The gaming industry in particular faces greater scrutiny of gender disparities following the February resignation of casino executive Steve Wynn after harassment allegations.

Karla Tucker worked as an executive director of strategic programs for ...