The Equal Pay Act of 1963 Prevents Discrimination on the Basis

question 82

Multiple Choice

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 prevents discrimination on the basis of:

• A) race.
• B) age.
• C) sex.
• D) race or sex.
• E) the same categories that are protected under the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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