""We are very proud of our team," Joel Sansone, the attorney representing Zahn, told The Advocate. "We can't have them treating our citizens like this simply because they're different." Sansone said Zahn earned more than $100,000 in bonuses and commissions in 2024, but Steelers owner Art Rooney II paid Zahn just half that sum because he felt "angry about her leaving.""
"The complaint states that straight male coworkers who left the Steelers received full compensation for bonuses and commissions, but that Zahn has still not received the $100,000. Zahn and other female employees were paid less than male colleagues for similar work, according to the suit. Zahn also alleged she was denied promotions due to a lack of experience, but less experienced male coworkers meanwhile rose through the ranks."
A former Pittsburgh Steelers corporate sales manager sued the team in federal court on January 13, alleging sex- and sexual-orientation-based discrimination, lower pay, denied promotions, and withheld bonuses. The suit alleges she earned more than $100,000 in 2024 bonuses and commissions but received only half from owner Art Rooney II. The suit claims female employees were paid less than male colleagues, less experienced men were promoted over her, and she was offered a lower starting salary than men in the same role. The suit also alleges hostile treatment after coworkers learned she was gay and unequal work-event expectations related to parenthood.
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