The Equal Pay Act (EPA) is one of several federal laws that aim to protect employees from discrimination in the workplace. This law applies to all employers, regardless of their organization’s size. The EPA, which amends the Fair Labor Standards Act, prohibits sex-based wage discrimination between men and women in the same establishment who perform jobs that require substantially equal skill, effort and responsibility under similar working conditions.
Download this checklist which provides an overview of the EPA’s key requirements and outlines critical steps for complying with the law. It is intended to be a guide, and employers may need to take additional steps to comply with the EPA depending on the facts of a specific situation. Employers should also be aware that compliance with the EPA may not guard them against liability under other federal anti-discrimination laws. If employers have compliance concerns, they should seek local legal counsel. Employers should also check that they are in compliance with any applicable state and local pay equity laws.
