Which term represents a federal law ensuring men and women receive equal pay for equal work?

• A. Employee absence policies
• B. Esteem needs
• C. Equal pay act
• D. Environmental noise

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is wage equality under federal law. The term that fits is the Equal Pay Act. It prohibits paying workers of different genders differently for performing substantially equal work in the same establishment. The test hinges on understanding that “equal work” means similar skill, effort, responsibility, and working conditions, not necessarily identical tasks. The law allows pay differences only when they’re based on factors like seniority, merit, quantity or quality of production, or a factor other than sex such as training or experience.

In practical terms for hospitality, this means a server, cook, or bartender performing substantially similar duties should receive the same pay regardless of gender, assuming other conditions are the same. The other options don’t relate to wage discrimination or pay, so they don’t fit this question.