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Alma Adams: “The Paycheck Fairness Act clarifies that if an employer justifies pay disparity based on a factor other than sex, such…”

On the recordFebruary 12, 2019
The Paycheck Fairness Act clarifies that if an employer justifies pay disparity based on a factor other than sex, such defense must be based on a bonafide job related factor.
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Alma Adams
Democratic · North Carolina

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Adams discusses the requirements for justifying pay disparities under the Paycheck Fairness Act.

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