Which act prohibits wage discrimination by requiring equal pay for equal work?

• A. Equal Pay Act
• B. Fair Labor Standards Act
• C. Pregnancy Discrimination Act
• D. Immigration Reform and Control Act

Answer: (A)

The key idea is equal pay for doing substantially the same work. The Equal Pay Act specifically makes it illegal to pay workers differently based on sex when the jobs require substantially equal skill, effort, and responsibility and are performed under similar working conditions in the same establishment. It targets wage discrimination directly, ensuring that men and women receive the same pay for comparable work.

The Fair Labor Standards Act provides the overarching framework for minimum wage and overtime, but the explicit prohibition on unequal pay for equal work comes from the Equal Pay Act. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act protects against discrimination due to pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions, not pay parity between sexes. The Immigration Reform and Control Act deals with work authorization and related anti-discrimination in hiring, not wage equality.