When Stephanie compares the work required in her job to the work required in Heather's job, she finds that the two jobs are similar.While the work in the jobs is different, the jobs involve similar responsibility, skills, and working conditions.However, Heather is paid $2 an hour more than Stephanie is paid.Stephanie's findings appear to reveal a violation of ________.
A)pay secrecy
B)comparable worth
C)equal pay
D)market rates
E)profit sharing

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Stephanie's comparison suggests that her job and Heather's job have comparable worth, meaning that they should be paid similarly despite differences in job tasks. The fact that Heather is paid $2 more per hour suggests a violation of comparable worth.

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