The Equal Pay Act of 1963

question 138

Multiple Choice

The Equal Pay Act of 1963

• A) requires married fathers to be paid more than unmarried men.
• B) requires that men and women receive equal pay for equal work.
• C) requires companies to pay men and women equally within the company.
• D) requires education and experience to be the only factors used to determine pay.

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