(The) ________ made it unlawful to discriminate in pay on the basis of sex when jobs involve equal work, require equivalent skills, effort, and responsibility, and are performed under similar working conditions.
A) Title VII
B) Equal Pay Act of 1963
C) Executive Order 11246
D) Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967

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The Equal Pay Act of 1963 is the only law among those listed that specifically addresses pay discrimination on the basis of sex. Title VII prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex and other protected characteristics in employment, but it does not specifically address pay. Executive Order 11246 prohibits discrimination by federal contractors but does not specifically address pay discrimination on the basis of sex. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 prohibits discrimination against employees age 40 or older, but not on the basis of sex.

(The) ________ Made It Unlawful to Discriminate in Pay on the Basis