Equal Pay Act
/ˈiːkwəl peɪ ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A federal law enacted in 1963 aimed at abolishing wage disparity based on sex by requiring equal pay for equal work.
The company was sued for violating the Equal Pay Act by paying female employees less than their male counterparts for the same job.
Forms
- equal pay act
- equal pay acts
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Commentary
The Act specifically targets wage differences for substantially similar work performed under similar conditions, emphasizing the importance of job content over job titles.
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