Lena is speaking to a lawyer because she discovered that William is being paid more than her, even though they do exactly the same job, have worked for the company for the same amount of time, and have the same education and experience.The lawyer tells Lena that she might very well have a case because of the __________.
A)Civil Rights Act of 1991
B)Equal Pay Act of 1963
C)Work Equality Act of 1967
D)Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972

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The Equal Pay Act of 1963 prohibits sex-based pay discrimination between men and women who perform jobs that require substantially equal skill, effort, and responsibility under similar working conditions. Since Lena and William have the same job and work experience, Lena has a case for pay discrimination under this Act. The other options are not applicable in this scenario.

Lena Is Speaking to a Lawyer Because She Discovered That