Suppose DynaScan, Makers of LED-Based Digital Signage, Found That Women

question 11

Multiple Choice

Suppose DynaScan, makers of LED-based digital signage, found that women could assemble more signage parts than men during a shift. Therefore, women would be paid a higher weekly salary than men. This would be legal because

• A) there is a difference in gender of the workers.
• B) there is a difference in performance.
• C) telephone assembly falls into a protected category under the Federal Communications Act of 1933.
• D) the women are paid more than the men rather than the other way around.
• E) none of the above; this is illegal under the Equal Pay Act.

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