Asked by matthew winter on Jun 26, 2024
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Mark and Amy hold the same position at an organization. However, Mark is paid more than Amy. According to the Equal Pay Act of 1963, what will strengthen the fact that the pay difference is a legal one?
A) Mark is more skilled than Amy because he is a male.
B) Amy is not an American citizen.
C) Mark is younger than Amy.
D) Amy is pregnant.
E) Mark works the night shift.
Equal Pay Act
A law that requires men and women to be given equal pay for equal work in the same establishment.
Night Shift
A work schedule involving labor during the night hours, typically covering the period from late evening to early morning.
- Identify the legal frameworks and protective measures against bias towards certain groups, such as gender, age, race, and disability.
- Differentiate between legal and illegal employment practices under discrimination laws.
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Elizabeth FigueroaJul 02, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The fact that Mark works the night shift could potentially justify a higher pay rate, as shift differentials are a common and legal way for employers to differentiate pay for employees in the same position. The other options (A-D) are all discriminatory factors that cannot be used to justify a pay difference under the law.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the legal frameworks and protective measures against bias towards certain groups, such as gender, age, race, and disability.
- Differentiate between legal and illegal employment practices under discrimination laws.