Which of the Following Statements About the Comparable Worth Doctrine

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the comparable worth doctrine is true?

• A)Federal law requires employers to follow the doctrine.
• B)The doctrine is the concept that women who perform the same jobs as men should receive the same pay.
• C)Some states have comparable worth laws for public sector employees.
• D)The Supreme Court has made a decisive ruling on the doctrine.
• E)The doctrine is based primarily on the idea of job seniority.

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