Gender Pay Discrimination Laws

Summary

In Florida, the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992 prohibits gender-based wage discrimination. Employers cant pay employees less due to their gender. Full-time and part-time status can impact pay, but it must be consistent regardless of gender. If you believe youre being discriminated against, you may file a complaint with the Florida Commission on Human Relations.

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Is it legal for an employer to pay a female employee less than a male employee just becauae he works full time and she works part time?
Hello Chrissy, the law regarding pay equality varies by location. Could you please provide your location so I can give accurate information?
Florida
In Florida, the Florida Civil Rights Act of * prohibits gender-based wage discrimination. It's important to note:
- Employers can't pay employees less due to their gender.
- Full-time and part-time status can impact pay, but it must be consistent regardless of gender.
- If you believe you're being discriminated against, you may file a complaint with the Florida Commission on Human Relations.
Woman work part time double the amount of men. How is it legal to pay someone less for part time doing the same work?
In Florida, it's illegal to pay someone less for the same work based on gender. However, part-time and full-time statuses can affect wages. If a woman is doing the same work as a man, regardless of their work status, their pay should be equal. If not, it could be a violation of the Florida Civil Rights Act of *.