Are employers allowed to pay employees differently based on gender or race?

In Pennsylvania, employers are not allowed to pay employees differently based on gender or race. It is a violation of federal and state law for employers to engage in wage discrimination based on race or gender. The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibit wage discrimination on the basis of race or gender. Additionally, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act also prohibits wage discrimination based on race or gender. It is important to note that an employer may pay different wages to employees based on their job duties or skills, as long as it is not based on their race or gender. For example, an employer may pay a receptionist different wages than a programmer if it is based on the duties of the position or the skills needed for the job. An employer may also pay employees different wages based on a merit system and bonuses for productivity and hours worked. It is illegal for an employer to pay employees differently based on race or gender in Pennsylvania. This includes not paying an employee the same rate as another employee for the same job based on their race or gender. Additionally, an employer cannot reduce an employee’s wages for discriminatory reasons. Employees who feel they are victims of wage discrimination should consult with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission for assistance.

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