Houston Equal Pay Dispute Lawyers

The workplace divide between men and women has long been a feature of the work environment here in America and elsewhere. This lack of equity has taken many different forms over the years, but one of the most troubling has been in regard to the compensation of men and women at different rates for the performance of the same or very similar jobs. The Equal Pay Act of 1963 definitively outlawed this discriminatory practice. Other laws, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 address the problem in other ways. But despite these legislative decrees, even in 2008, studies show that women were compensated at roughly 80 % the wages that men were for substantially equal work.

If you have observed or been the victim of gender-based inequality in pay, contact the Houston equal pay dispute lawyers of the Ross Law Group at 713-482-6910. We are committed to helping to eradicate these intolerable employment practices from Texas' workplaces.

Criteria Established Under the Act

To create a framework within which comparisons could be made to determine whether positions were “substantially equal” under the terms of the act, there are five different factors that are considered. Where all are similar and disparities exist, then a violation has occurred. The elements that are considered include:

• Skill – determined by the “experience, ability, education, and training” necessary
• Effort – the measure of physical and mental strain required
• Responsibility – how much accountability an employee's tasks demand
• Working Conditions – physical setting and potential dangers
• Establishment – a singular physical business location

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If you have been the victim of this forbidden discriminatory practice, you are eligible to pursue back pay, penalties, interest, and legal fees for that transgression. Contact the Houston equal pay dispute lawyers of the Ross Law Group at 713-482-6910.