Pay Disparity in the Workplace

There are many controversial issues that are prevalent in the workplace, but possibly one of the most serious is pay disparity. When two equally qualified individuals perform the same occupational tasks but are paid differently, the employer may be violating the law. For this disparity to exist legally, there must be a justifiable reason that one party should earn more than the other.

If you have been the victim of unfair workplace practices involving a pay disparity, you might wish to consider pursuing legal action against the offending employer. Contact the Houston employment attorneys of the Ross Law Group at 800-634-8042 to speak to directly with a member of our qualified legal team about your rights today.

Information about Pay Disparities

There are certain circumstances in which it might be legal and appropriate for employees to be paid differently for the same job position. These include the following:

• Salary based on merit – by performing better than other employees, an individual may become eligible for higher compensation
• Salary based on commission – an employee can earn more based on the amount of products they sell
• Salary based on changed wage structure – particularly in large corporations, there are rigid pay structures utilized to determine employee pay, and if two employees are hired at different times and under different wage scales, they might be paid differently

There are few reasons that pay disparity is legal, and many examples of ways that an employer may discriminate against an individual. Issues such as gender, nationality, race, and sexual orientation may be an important factor in determining whether discrimination might be influencing pay disparities in your workplace.

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If you have reason to believe that you are being paid less for the same work as another employee, it is important to ensure that you are properly informed of your legal rights. Contact the Houston employment attorneys of the Ross Law Group at 800-634-8042.