Which of the following is a reason why the issue of equal pay for work of equal value is a difficult concept to deal handle?

A) it covers women in the marketplace but ignores other protected classes
B) employer are often unaware of the pay differential between male and female employees
C) the lack of a generally acceptable definition of "equal value"
D) it conflicts with equal pay for equal work principles
E) Perceptions of fairness are largely based on relative perceptions of pay

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Jennifer Albert · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The lack of a generally acceptable definition of equal value is a reason why the issue of equal pay for work of equal value is difficult to handle. Without a clear definition or standard, it becomes subjective and open to interpretation, making it challenging to apply consistently across industries and job types.

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