Equal Pay Act of 1963

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 is a U.S. law aimed at eliminating wage disparity based on gender. It mandates that men and women performing equal work in the same establishment must receive equal pay, recognizing that similar jobs require similar skills and effort. The law allows for some exceptions, such as differences based on seniority, merit, or other non-gender-related factors. Essentially, it promotes fair compensation and seeks to address the discrimination that leads to wage gaps between male and female employees in the workplace.