San Antonio Equal Pay Attorneys

When the women’s rights movement began to gain momentum in the 1960’s, many activists took on the motto “Equal pay for equal work.” At that time, there was a widespread problem with companies paying men higher wages for doing the same work as their female counterparts. In 1963, Congress addressed this problem by adding the Equal Pay Act (EPA) to the Fair Labor and Standards Act of 1938.

The EPA clearly states that employees who are matched in the type of work they do, seniority, and so on deserve equal wages. Unfortunately, the gender gap in wages remains a consistent issue. If you have been underpaid for your job for unfair reasons, including gender, racial, or religious discrimination, San Antonio equal pay dispute lawyers Melton & Kumler, LLP, can be of assistance.

Contact our offices at 800.681.6932 to learn about the regulations spelled out in the EPA, the means through which they are enforced, and how we can help you.

Demonstrating Wage Discrimination

In order to successfully bring charges of wage discrimination against your employer, you need evidence that some employees are paid more than others for unfair reasons. You do not need to show that your employer is deliberately or maliciously discriminating against certain workers. A San Antonio wage discrimination lawyer can help you demonstrate that unfair wage gaps exist at your workplace.

Sometimes a difference in wages is acceptable, as long as it is not based on illegal discrimination. An employer can legally pay workers at the same level different salaries based on seniority, productivity, or nearly any basis that is not illegal discrimination.

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Experienced San Antonio equal pay attorneys Melton & Kumler, LLP, know what it takes to effectively represent our clients. Contact our offices at 800.681.6932 to discuss the details of your case.