Salary Discrimination
/ˈsæləri dɪsˌkrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) Unequal payment for equal work based on protected characteristics like sex, race, or age, violating labor laws.
The employee filed a lawsuit alleging salary discrimination due to gender.
Forms
- salary discrimination
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Commentary
Salary discrimination commonly arises under statutory frameworks like the Equal Pay Act and Title VII, focusing on comparability of work and protected classes.
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