Unequal Pay

The Equal Pay Act requires that men and women in the same workplace be given equal pay for equal work. It doesn’t matter if the jobs aren’t identical or if the titles vary, if the content of the jobs are substantially equal then the pay should be, too. Even so, women in the U.S. are still only paid around 82 cents for every dollar a man makes — and for women of color, this wage gap is even larger.

If you believe you were paid less than your male colleagues because you are a woman, you should talk to an attorney today.

How RAK Law Can Help

Help you understand your rights. You deserve to fully understand what your legal rights are and are not. A good attorney should be able to analyze the events and circumstances surrounding your employment and determine whether your compensation was proper or wrongful and actionable.

You can sue. If your employer is not willing to negotiate an out-of-court resolution you may have no choice but to bring a lawsuit. A good attorney will walk you through the process and make sure you understand therisks and potential benefits and, if you decide to sue, will fiercely advocate for your rights and always keep your best interests in mind.