Review:
Equal Pay Act
overall review score: 4.5
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The Equal Pay Act is a federal law in the United States that mandates equal pay for equal work, regardless of gender.
Key Features
- Requires that men and women be given equal pay for equal work in the same establishment
- Protects against wage discrimination based on gender
Pros
- Promotes gender equality in the workplace
- Helps close the gender pay gap
- Provides legal recourse for victims of wage discrimination
Cons
- Enforcement can be challenging and requires employees to actively pursue their rights
- Does not address other factors like race or ethnicity that may contribute to wage disparities