PHR Human Resources

Answer: A - An employer that is paying its male employees more than its female employees performing the same job are in violation of the Equal Pay Act if the pay difference is based upon similar conditions.

Key Takeaway: The Equal Pay Act is a federal law that served as a very important amendment to the Fair Labor Standards act by disallowing wage disparities based upon sex. Any employer that is found to be paying its male employees more than its female employees who are performing the same job are in violation of the act if the pay difference is based upon similar conditions.