The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear two major challenges brought by corporate interests, including whether more than 1.5 million female employees of Wal-Mart can go forward with the largest discrimination class-action suit in the country's history.

The court accepted Wal-Mart's petition seeking to stop before trial a suit that alleges women were turned down for promotions and paid less than men. The business community has said whether such a huge and diverse group can pursue a class-action suit is one of the most crucial issues facing the court this term.

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The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear two major challenges brought by corporate interests, including whether more than 1.5 million female employees of Wal-Mart can go forward with the largest discrimination class-action suit in the country's history.

The court accepted Wal-Mart's petition seeking to stop before trial a suit that alleges women were turned down for promotions and paid less than men. The business community has said whether such a huge and diverse group can pursue a class-action suit is one of the most crucial issues facing the court this term.

For the full Washington Post story, click here.