Which of the Following Is NOT True About the Gap

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true about the gap in pay between women and men?

• A) The pay gap between the genders has nearly closed. Although there are some discrepancies, for the most part men and women make equal pay for equal work.
• B) The Equal Pay Act pre-dates Title VII and was designed to close the gap in wages between men and women to achieve equality.
• C) Title VII and its predecessors continue to work on the issue of equal pay for equal work, however the gap still exists and will for some time.
• D) Gender may not be the basis for paying lower wages to an employee for equal work, however differences based on quality or quantity of production, seniority or merit systems, or any other criteria that is not gender based may be permissible.

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