The Equal Pay Act requires that men and women in the same workplace be given equal pay for equal work. The jobs need not be identical, but they must be substantially equal.

There are several elements that must be met in compensation discrimination complaints under the Equal Pay Act. The jobs being compared must require substantially equal skill, effort, and …

Mar 26, 2025 · All 50 states in the U.S. and the District of Columbia (D.C.) have pay equity laws prohibiting pay differences by gender, race and/or ethnicity.

Pay equity is a means of eliminating sex and race discrimination in the wage-setting system. Many women and people of color are still segregated into a small number of jobs such as …

May 29, 2024 · The Equal Pay Act was one of the first laws in pay equity and required employers to pay men and women equally. This applies to substantially similar work, not just identical …

Mar 14, 2023 · Bill summaries are authored by CRS. Pay Equity for All Act of 2023. This bill generally prohibits employers from relying on the wage history of prospective employees when …

Pay equity laws vary by state. Is your company compliant? Use our reference guide to find out!

Feb 28, 2025 · Explore the future of pay equity reviews amid new regulations. Learn key legal mandates, best practices, and why transparency is vital for equitable workplaces.

May 7, 2025 · Another compliance deadline is approaching under the federal Pay Equity Act – federally regulated employers are required to file an annual statement with the Office of the …

Nov 3, 2025 · The purpose of the Equal Pay Act is to address and prohibit wage discrimination based on sex by ensuring that employees receive equal pay for equal work, regardless of their …