How do I report a violation of equal pay for equal work?
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How do I report a violation of equal pay for equal work?
I’m a Federal Employee in Texas. I was recently promoted to a
position one pay grade higher than two co-workers with similar
and lesser responsibilities. I then found out I was STILL
being paid less than both of them. I’ve reported it to
management with no reply/response. Where and how do I elevate
this issue?
Asked on June 6, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Texas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
If you mean that you are being paid less than others due (presumably) to your sex, race, age over 40, national origin, disability, or religion, then contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or EEOC to report illegal workplace discrimination. If you mean that there is no illegal discrimination of the above kinds going on, but that they are violating their internal pay policies, the law does not enforce those: all you can do is go through the agency's internal complaint, grievance, and/or appeals procedures, unless you have a written empoymet contract including a union or collective bargaining contract: if you have such a contract, get in touch with your union for help.
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