Pay equity - what does it mean? So we can infer that ï¿½pay
equityï¿½ relates to receiving a rate of pay that has been
determined using just, fair, and impartial criteria. It is
interesting to note that a poll conducted by Hudson, an HR
consulting firm in New York City indicates: What does the law
have to say about pay equity? Two legislative acts that address
pay equity are the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Title VII and the
Civil Rights Act of 1991. The Equal Pay Act prohibits
differences in pay that are based on gender. It lists specific
factors that are legitimate explanations for pay differences.
Valid reasons for differences in pay include differences in: The
law also indicates that other acceptable reasons for differences
in pay include: Title VII and the Civil Rights Act of 1991
further prohibits differences in pay, as well as discriminatory
practices in all aspects of employment and benefits policies,
based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age,
pregnancy, childbirth, disability, and vetera