The Equal Pay Act

question 24

Multiple Choice

The Equal Pay Act:

• A) does not allow variances in wages pursuant to a seniority system.
• B) generally requires that members of both sexes be paid equally for equal work.
• C) prohibits all variations in wage rates paid to men and women.
• D) all of the above.

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