Gender pay discrimination can also occur when an employer offers different benefits to male and female employees. For example, if an employer offers health insurance to male employees but not to female employees, this would be an example of gender pay discrimination. If you feel you have case call the Los Angeles gender pay discrimination lawyers today.
What are the Laws Prohibiting Gender Pay Discrimination in Los Angeles?
There are both state and federal laws that prohibit gender pay discrimination. The main federal law is the Equal Pay Act of 1963. This law makes it illegal for employers to pay men and women differently for doing the same job.
The Equal Pay Act applies to all employers with 15 or more employees. It also applies to jobs that are similar, but not exactly the same. To be considered "similar," the jobs must require comparable skill, effort, and responsibility, and must be performed under similar working conditions.
The Equal Pay Act is enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). If you believe that you have been the victim of gender pay discrimination, you can file a complaint with the EEOC.
In addition to the Equal Pay Act, there are also a number of other federal laws that prohibit gender pay discrimination, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967.
At the state level, California has its own law prohibiting gender pay discrimination. This law is known as the California Equal Pay Act. The California Equal Pay Act is very similar to the federal Equal Pay Act. It makes it illegal for employers to pay men and women differently for doing the same job, or for doing jobs that are similar, but not exactly the same.
The California Equal Pay Act applies to all employers with 5 or more employees. It also prohibits employers from offering different benefits to male and female employees.
If you believe that you have been the victim of gender pay discrimination, you can file a complaint with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH). The DFEH is responsible for enforcing the California Equal Pay Act. The best thing you can do is call Rise Law Firm a labor and employment law firm in Los Angeles to help with your case.