The Equal Pay Act (EPA) mandates that men and women receive equal pay for equal work. The jobs compared must involve substantially equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and must be performed under similar working conditions.
Employers cannot justify a wage disparity simply by assigning different job titles or modifying job descriptions. Illinois law provides additional protections through the Illinois Equal Pay Act.
If you suspect that you are being paid at a lower rate than colleagues for the same work due to your gender, contact Caffarelli & Associates to schedule a confidential consultation and learn more about your options. We are committed to fighting for fairness and equality in the workplace—one paycheck at a time.
