Asked by Raney Sumpter on Jun 26, 2024
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Jose works as an exotic dancer at the "Gentlemen's Nightclub." Though he gets tips from the patrons,Jose is paid a weekly salary.Later,Jose discovers that though he works the same number of hours as the females,their salary is double his.If Jose sues the Gentlemen's Nightclub,who will win?
A) Jose may win because of the Equal Pay Act.
B) Jose may win because of Title VII.
C) Gentlemen's Nightclub may win if they consider breast-size (or lack thereof) as a factor of the value of the employee.
D) Gentlemen's Nightclub may win because employers can discriminate against men in an exotic dancing venue.
Equal Pay Act
A U.S. law passed in 1963 aimed at abolishing wage disparity based on sex by ensuring that men and women receive equal pay for equal work.
Title VII
A section of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Exotic Dancer
A performer, typically in adult entertainment venues, who dances and may perform striptease or other erotic dances.
- Assess employment practices for potential gender or race-based pay discrimination.
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Learning Objectives
- Assess employment practices for potential gender or race-based pay discrimination.
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