Q: My two male coworkers both make $5000 more than me as the only female. We have identical jobs and responsibilities.
I have an additional one year of experience at the company and am training the new hires
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A: It's important to address pay disparities. You may consider discussing this issue with your employer or HR department to ensure fair compensation. For personalized legal advice tailored to your unique circumstances, it's advisable to consult with an attorney.
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This sounds like a violation of the Equal Pay Act. You may be entitled to back pay, interest, attorney fees, and litigation costs. Where the court finds a lack of good faith, an employee can recover back wages in the amount of double the back pay award (called “liquidated damages”).
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