Equal Pay Act of 1963 (EPA)

For most of America’s history, women and minorities were treated differently in the workplace and by public institutions. Until the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, schools and public institutions remained segregated. It was only one year earlier that the Equal Pay Act of 1963 was signed into law, in order to address the inequality represented by the fact that women were being paid significantly less than men performing the same jobs.

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 requires employers to treat men and women equally. If you are a federal employee and believe that you are not receiving equal or fair pay for your work, contact the federal employment attorneys of the Vaughn Law Firm at 877-615-9495 to learn more about your options.

Purpose of the Equal Pay Act of 1963

Women fought for many years to be treated and respected as equals to males in the workplace. The passage of the Equal Pay Act of 1963 marked a significant success in this effort. The law required women to be paid based on their level of skill, experience, and work ethic, not their sex.

Sadly, almost 50 years later, there are still cases of women being paid less than their male counterparts, in direct violation of the law. Instances of this form of discrimination should be reported to the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) to prevent future occurrences and to pursue proper compensation for losses experienced by a worker who has been paid unfairly.

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If you are not receiving the salary you deserve in your government job, contact the federal employment attorneys of the Vaughn Law Firm today at 877-615-9495 to speak with a dedicated and experienced legal representative about your case. Fighting sex discrimination in the workplace can help you receive the salary you deserve and pave a path for women in the future.