An employer pays higher wages to Shelly-who has worked with the company for six years-than Samuel, who holds a similar position to Shelly and performs the same functions as her, and has worked with the company for only five and a half years.Which of the following is true of this case?

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The employer has not violated the Equal Pay Act because the Act prohibits pay discrimination based on sex, but not based on length of service. As long as Shelly's higher wage is not based on her sex or gender, the employer is not in violation of the law.

An Employer Pays Higher Wages to Shelly-Who Has Worked with the Company