Matthew and Penney are Account Representatives at Odyssey Advertising. Matthew was hired three years before Penney, but they hold the same position within the company. Based on this, it would be legally acceptable for the company to pay Penney less because

Matthew and Penney are Account Representatives at Odyssey Advertising. Matthew was hired three years before Penney, but they hold the same position within the company. Based on this, it would be legally acceptable for the company to pay Penney less because

she is a newer employee and has less job$-$related experience.

she is single and childless, while Matthew is married and has nine children and needs more money.

she is a woman.

she hasn't asked for more money.

she reports to a different manager than Matthew.