Which of the Following Is an Incorrect Statement Regarding the Equal

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an incorrect statement regarding the Equal Pay Act of 1963?

• A) The courts have interpreted "equal" to mean exactly the same in terms of skill, effort, responsibility, and political acumen.
• B) If jobs are equal in skill and working conditions but one requires greater effort whereas the other requires greater responsibility, the jobs are not equal.
• C) The "similar working conditions" factor refers to safety hazards, physical surroundings, and hours of employment.
• D) An employer is entitled to pay a shift premium to employees working different shifts, as long as the employer does not use sex as a basis for determining who is entitled to work the higher- paying shifts.

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