How does equal pay affect the business?
Unequal pay in the workplace can lead to complaints to human resources and potential litigation under the federal Equal Pay Act or local pay equity laws. Should a case go to court, your business may be liable for lost wages, emotional damage, and legal costs.
What does equal pay and the law mean?
Equal pay and the law. By law, men and women must get equal pay for doing ‘equal work’ (work that equal pay law classes as the same, similar, equivalent or of equal value). This means someone must not get less pay compared to someone who is both: the opposite sex. doing equal work for the same employer.
How to know if you are not getting equal pay?
To help see if there’s an equal pay issue, you should check: your pay and how it’s made up so you can compare it with others – for example, how much basic pay, overtime or commission you get pay and benefits for people of the opposite sex doing work you think is ‘equal work’ for your employer
What do you need to make equal pay claim?
To make an equal pay claim, you’ll need to show your pay and conditions are worse than someone else’s (a ‘comparator’). The comparator must: More than one comparator can be used. A comparator can be someone who currently works for your employer, or someone who used to.
What’s the best way to complain about equal pay?
Usually, the best solution for everyone concerned would be to speak with your employer. Give your employer the opportunity to hear your complaint and why you think you should be getting equal pay. It could be a simple oversight on your employer’s part and the issue can be resolved without any outside involvement.
What do you get for equal pay for equal work?
All forms of compensation are covered, including salary, overtime pay, bonuses, life insurance, vacation and holiday pay, cleaning or gasoline allowances, hotel accommodations, reimbursement for travel expenses, and benefits.
What is the purpose of the Equal Pay Act?
The Equal Pay Act ensures that employees cannot be paid different wages based on race/sex/age/national origin. For example, if there are two employees performing the same task and they both have the same training and are at the same experience level…
Usually, the best solution for everyone concerned would be to speak with your employer. Give your employer the opportunity to hear your complaint and why you think you should be getting equal pay. It could be a simple oversight on your employer’s part and the issue can be resolved without any outside involvement.
What happens if you file an equal pay claim?
Any individual who files an equal pay claim, or assists an individual in filing an equal pay claim is protected against unlawful retaliation by their employer.