Research & Report: Equal Pay

The Equal Pay Act prohibits an employer from paying a person of one sex at a lower rate of pay than a person of another sex that is performing substantially equal work in the same establishment unless the differential in pay is accounted for by a legitimate factor other than sex. This week I would like you to find and discuss the terms of a recent case of an employees claim under the Equal Pay Act. Report to the class the following:

• A summary of the details of the case.
• Your opinion of the employee's case.

Consider all of the perspectives involved (the employer, the employee, etc.) and identify whether you believe the employer is in violation of the Equal Pay Act.