Salary Disparity
/ˈsæləri dɪˈspærɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal concern over differences in wages paid to employees, often scrutinized under equal pay and anti-discrimination laws.
The company faced a lawsuit due to salary disparity between male and female employees.
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- salary disparity
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Commentary
Salary disparity frequently arises in employment law contexts and is key in claims of wage discrimination; precise documentation of pay differences is crucial for legal analysis.
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