Linda Has Worked for Ten Years as a Senior Engineering

question 57

Multiple Choice

Linda has worked for ten years as a senior engineering supervisor in her department. Two junior engineers in her department were recently given raises to match the salaries of other newly-hired junior engineers. Linda believes that she should have received a raise at that time. What would be a valid basis for her lawsuit if Linda decides to take her employer to court over the matter?

• A) age discrimination
• B) equal pay
• C) pay equity
• D) employment-at-will
• E) none of the above

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Economic Inequality

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