An employer pays higher wages to Shelly-who has worked with the company for six years-than Samuel, who holds a similar position to Shelly and performs the same functions as her and has worked with the company for only five and a half years. Which of the following is true of this case?

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The Equal Pay Act requires that employees who perform "equal work" be paid the same wage, regardless of factors such as sex, race, or national origin. However, if Shelly's higher wage is based on factors such as seniority or experience, then the employer may not have violated the Equal Pay Act. As such, the best choice is D. None of the other options are applicable in this scenario as they deal with discriminatory behavior or practices that are not necessarily present in this case.

An Employer Pays Higher Wages to Shelly-Who Has Worked with the Company