Ann Keeps Hearing the Term "Comparable Worth

question 157

Short Answer

Ann keeps hearing the term "comparable worth." She is confused about it, so you explain that it means
that an employer cannot discriminate against workers who are older than 40 years of age.
that handicapped employees should be paid the same as their non-handicapped peers when they perform comparable work.
men and women should receive equal wages.
wages should be the same for men and women who hold jobs which are of comparable value to the firm.
men and women should be paid the same wages when their work requires equal skill, effort, and responsibility and is performed under the same conditions.

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Definitions:

Investment

The allocation of resources, usually money, in expectation of generating income or profit.

Interest

The cost of borrowing money, usually represented as a percentage of the principal loan amount.

Loan

An amount of money that is lent to someone, which is expected to be paid back with interest.

Interest

The cost of borrowing money, typically expressed as an annual percentage of the principal amount.