The Equal Pay Act of 1963

question 93

Multiple Choice

The Equal Pay Act of 1963:

• A) permits pay differences for quality and quantity of production.
• B) requires that gender be considered on compensation issues.
• C) eliminated pay plans based on seniority.
• D) prohibits the use of merit pay plans.
• E) has resulted in an increasing compensation gap between men and women.

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