Which of the Following Is Not a Situation Under Which

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a situation under which men and women may be paid different wages under the Equal Pay Act?

• A) When payment is made pursuant to a seniority system.
• B) When payment is made pursuant to a merit system.
• C) When payment is made pursuant to a system which measures earnings by quantity or quality of production.
• D) When the differential is based on any factor other than sex.
• E) When the parties sign a waiver.

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