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Labor/Employment

Oct. 13, 2010

Equal Pay for Equal Work: Not Just a Goal Anymore

Female employees still earn less than their male counterparts, but the pay gap continues to get smaller each year. By English Bryant of Tyson & Mendes.

By English Bryant

Although equal pay laws have been in place for decades, the nationwide statistics show that women are still earning less than men. As a result, employers continue to face claims from women who are not receiving the same pay as their male counterparts.

The most recent data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in August 2010 indicates that women with full-time salaries or payroll jobs (excluding the self-employed) are ...

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