Which of the following factors is not an acceptable basis for different pay for equal work under the Equal Pay Act of 1963?
A) gender
B) seniority system
C) merit pay system
D) quality of production

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The Equal Pay Act of 1963 prohibits discrimination against employees regarding pay based solely on gender. Therefore, gender cannot be used as a basis for different pay for equal work under this act. The other options, such as seniority systems, merit pay systems, and quality of production, are acceptable bases for different pay as long as they are applied fairly and not based on discrimination.

Which of the Following Factors Is Not an Acceptable Basis