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Which act gives workers the right to a job?

The Occupational Safety and Health Act gives workers the right to a job:

Which falls hardest, safety regulations or burdens?

Some studies have shown that the burden of complying with safety regulations falls hardest

Is an employer obligated to provide long term job security?

A. The employer is obligated to provide long-term job security.

What is the title of the Civil Rights Act?

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Who is empowered to sue on behalf of victims?

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is empowered to sue on behalf of victims.

What is equal pay discrimination?

Equal Pay/Compensation Discrimination. The Equal Pay Act requires that men and women in the same workplace be given equal pay for equal work. The jobs need not be identical, but they must be substantially equal. Job content (not job titles) determines whether jobs are substantially equal.

How long does it take to file an EPA charge?

The time limit for filing an EPA charge with the EEOC and the time limit for going to court are the same: within two years of the alleged unlawful compensation practice or, in the case of a willful violation, within three years.

Is it illegal to discriminate based on sex in pay and benefits?

Equal Pay/Compensation and Sex Discrimination. Title VII also makes it illegal to discriminate based on sex in pay and benefits. Therefore, someone who has an Equal Pay Act claim may also have a claim under Title VII.

Can an employer reduce wages of either gender?

If there is an inequality in wages between men and women, employers may not reduce the wages of either sex to equalize their pay. An individual alleging a violation of the EPA may go directly to court and is not required to file an EEOC charge beforehand.