When Stefania 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 Stefania is paid.Stefania's findings appear to reveal a violation of ______.
A) pay secrecy
B) comparable worth
C) equal pay
D) market rates

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Stefania's comparison of her job to Heather's job and finding that they involve similar responsibility, skills, and working conditions, but Heather is paid $2 an hour more than Stefania suggests a violation of comparable worth. Comparable worth is the principle that jobs requiring similar levels of skill, responsibility, and working conditions should receive equal pay, regardless of the gender or other demographics of the workers.

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