Equal Pay

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 (EPA) is an amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 that prohibits sex-based discrimination in compensation and benefits. A male employee cannot be paid more than a female employee for the same job description unless the disparity in pay is due to a legitimate factor besides the sex of the respective employees.

Generally speaking, to bring a suit based on the EPA, the plaintiff must prove that her job demands equal skill, effort, and responsibility and is performed under the same working conditions as that of a male employee who is paid more. If the jobs are determined to be truly "equal" and there is a benefit discrepancy in favor of one sex and to the detriment of the other sex, a complaint may be filed alleging violations of the EPA as well as sex discrimination under Title VII of the federal law.

Mehlman TerBeek LLP has experience with equal pay lawsuits and will aggressively defend your rights in court. To discuss your case with an attorney, call our office at 925-935-3575 today.