Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of the Equal

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Equal Pay Act of 1963?

• A)According to the act,unequal wage payments are lawful if paid pursuant to a differential based on any factor other than race.
• B)It forbids discrimination on the basis of sex by paying wages to employees of one sex at a rate less than the rate paid to employees of the opposite sex for equal work.
• C)An employer seeking to avoid a violation of the Equal Pay Act can adjust its wage structure by lowering the wages paid to the favored sex performing equal work.
• D)Under the act,unequal wage payments based on a seniority system or a merit system are unlawful.

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