Which of the Following Statements About the Equal Pay Act

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Equal Pay Act of 1963 is true?

• A) It prohibits discrimination in rates of pay on the basis of quantity and quality of production.
• B) It permits differences in wages if the payment is based on seniority or merit.
• C) It allows an employer to attain compliance with the act by reducing the wage rate of any employee.
• D) It is currently the responsibility of the secretary of labor to administer the act.

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