Compensation Discrimination

Chicago, IL Compensation Discrimination Attorneys


Battling Compensation Discrimination: Legal Prohibitions and Scope

Enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, a coalition of laws stands resolute against compensation discrimination in the realm of employment. The Equal Pay Act of 1963, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 collectively mandate that employers offer fair compensation devoid of bias related to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.

These laws extend their protective mantle over all aspects of compensation, encompassing salary, overtime, bonuses, stock options, profit sharing, life insurance, vacation and holiday pay, allowances for expenses such as gasoline and cleaning, hotel accommodations, travel reimbursement, and assorted benefits.


In essence, these legislative measures stand as a formidable defense against compensation disparities rooted in discrimination, fostering a work environment where remuneration is truly equitable.

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