Equal Pay Act

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 is a U.S. law aimed at eliminating wage disparities based on gender. It mandates that men and women receive equal pay for performing the same work in the same establishment, provided their jobs require equal skill, effort, and responsibility. The law encourages fair compensation practices and prohibits employers from paying different wages solely based on an employee's gender. Employers must also justify any wage differences with legitimate factors, such as experience or performance, rather than gender. Overall, the Act seeks to promote fairness and equality in the workplace.