Which of the Following Is True of the Equal Pay

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the Equal Pay Act (EPA) ?

• A) The EPA prohibits differences in wages based on seniority or merit systems.
• B) The EPA has a longer statute of limitations than that provided under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
• C) Under the EPA, it is job title or description that primarily controls the comparison of whether the jobs are substantially the same.
• D) To comply with the EPA, an employer is allowed to reduce the wage rate of the higher-paid employees.

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Definitions:

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