What is the Equal Pay Act?

The Equal Pay Act is a federal law that requires employers to provide the same pay to employees regardless of their gender. This law applies to individuals in the same workplace who perform jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility. The law applies to both wages and benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans. The Equal Pay Act was passed in 1963 and was part of President John F. Kennedy’s “New Frontier” program. It was intended to end the practice of paying women less for the same work as men. In Indiana, the Equal Pay Act is enforced by the Department of Labor of the Indiana Civil Rights Commission. Employers in Indiana are required to pay employees the same wage for similar work regardless of sex. Employers found to be in violation of the law may be required to pay back wages to the affected employees. Additionally, employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who file a complaint. Employers cannot reduce wages, deny benefits or terminate an employee in retaliation for filing a complaint of discrimination. The Equal Pay Act is an important law that helps ensure equal pay for equal work. It is important for anyone in the workplace, especially those in the 10th grade, to understand the basics of the law and to how to protect their rights.

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