Oregon Construction Contractors (CCB) Practice Test

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Which statement about the Equal Pay Act is accurate?

It allows varied wages for different job titles
It prohibits different wages for similar work
It only applies to federal employees
It permits wage adjustments based on education

The correct answer is: It prohibits different wages for similar work

The Equal Pay Act focuses on ensuring that men and women receive equal pay for equal work, specifically prohibiting different wages for jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility performed under similar working conditions. This principle aims to eliminate the wage disparity based on gender for similar roles. The other options do not accurately describe the provisions of the Equal Pay Act. Varied wages for different job titles can occur if the jobs are not considered similar or equal in nature. The Equal Pay Act applies to all employers subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act, not just federal employees, which makes the assertion regarding its applicability to only federal workers incorrect. Finally, while educational qualifications may influence wages, the Act does not specifically mention that wage adjustments based on education are permissible if they lead to disparities in pay for similar work. Therefore, the correct choice that reflects the intent of the Equal Pay Act is that it prohibits different wages for similar work.