The Equal Pay Act

The Equal Pay Act is a law that requires men and women to be paid the same wages for doing the same work or work of similar value. It aims to prevent employers from paying different wages based on gender, ensuring fairness in the workplace. If two employees perform identical tasks with comparable skills and responsibilities, they should receive equal pay regardless of their gender. Employers can have different pay rates if differences are based on factors like seniority, performance, or other legitimate reasons. The law promotes equality and helps combat gender-based wage discrimination.