Equal Pay Act of 1963

The video discusses the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits sex-based wage discrimination. It requires equal pay for equal work under similar conditions. The act is closely related to Title 7, which also addresses gender discrimination. Legal actions often rely on statistical evidence of past employer practices. The Lilly Ledbetter Act extends the timeframe for filing claims to 180 days from when the discriminatory act is discovered, rather than when it occurred.

What does the Equal Pay Act primarily aim to prevent?

• Discrimination based on age

• Discrimination based on gender in employment compensation

• Discrimination based on race

• Discrimination based on education level

Under what condition might different pay ranges be justified according to the Equal Pay Act?

• Different educational backgrounds

• Different working conditions, such as night versus day shifts

• Different ages of employees

• Different company locations

What is a key factor in proving a discrimination case under the Equal Pay Act?

• The employee's age

• Statistical information about past employer practices

• The employee's work experience

• The employee's educational qualifications

How long does an employee generally have to bring a discrimination action after learning about it?

• 300 days

• 60 days

• 180 days

• 90 days

What significant change did the Lilly Ledbetter Act introduce?

• It reduced the time to file a claim to 90 days

• It extended the time to file a claim to 180 days from learning about the discrimination

• It eliminated the need for statistical evidence

• It allowed claims to be filed only after the last paycheck