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The Equal Pay Act is part of the Fair Labor Standards
Act. Under the Equal Pay Act female employees who perform the same
job functions as their male counterparts in terms of skills, efforts
and responsibilities but who receive less compensation may be
entitled to the same salary.
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This law applies to employers that employ at least
fifteen employees, engage in interstate commerce, and gross at least
$500,000 per year.
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The rights of employees to be free from
discrimination in their compensation is also protected under several
federal laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,
the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and Title I of the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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The Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission enforces the Equal Pay Act. To file a violation of the
federal law, you must file a claim with the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission within 300 days after receiving notice of the
alleged discrimination. You have the choice to file your lawsuit
directly into federal court. The law provides more time to file the
lawsuit directly into federal courts, and at times may permit up to
three years for filing the federal lawsuit alleging a violation of
this Act
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Our attorneys have extensive
experience representing clients who have been discriminated against
under a variety of situations. Our attorneys have litigated these
violations extensively at state, federal and administrative forums.
Contact our office for a consultation.
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