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.

Just, Gurr & Associates 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 (408) 371-2200 today.