EQUAL PAY ACT IN LA COUNTY AND CALIFORNIA
In 1963, Congress passed the Equal Pay Act, an amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Act, which was intended to abolish differences in wages between men and women. Unequal pay for the same job is an example of sex, or gender discrimination. According to the Act, your California employer is not allowed to discriminate against you because of your gender for the following reasons:
- It depresses wages and living standards for employees necessary for their health and efficiency
- It prevents the maximum utilization of the available labor resources
- It tends to cause labor disputes, thereby burdening, affecting, and obstructing commerce
- It burdens commerce and the free flow of goods in commerce
- It constitutes an unfair method of competition
If you are a CA employee who believes you have been receiving unequal pay because of your gender, call the knowledgeable employment attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP. Our skilled legal team can help you. Call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) NOW for a free consultation regarding your legal rights or visit us at our website at www.discriminationattorney.com for more information on discrimination.
