Congress passed the Equal Pay Act (EPA)as an amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Act to eliminate wage differentials _____________ performing the same work in organizations.

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The Equal Pay Act was specifically passed to prohibit wage differentials based on sex for employees who perform jobs that require substantially equal skill, effort, and responsibility under similar working conditions. While discrimination based on race, national origin, and other factors is also illegal, the EPA specifically addresses the issue of gender-based pay discrimination.

Congress Passed the Equal Pay Act (EPA)as an Amendment to the Fair