What are my wife’s rights to a salary?
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What are my wife’s rights to a salary?
My wife is a dental assistant and a hygienist. She is paid 2 different rates of pay – 1 for assisting and 1 for hygiene. Recently her employer told her that she is going to strictly commission for hygiene. Is this legal? Is any of this legal (2 rates of pay and/or hourly to commission) ?
Asked on March 5, 2014 under Employment Labor Law, Alabama
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Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
The Equal Pay Act (EPA) is a federal law that prohibits pay discrimination on the basis of sex. It requires that employers pay similarly situated employees the same wage, regardless of sex.
Despite the passage of the EPA more than 50 years ago, women still do not earn wages equal to those of their male peers. Whether you have questions about how the law works or you’re concerned you may be a victim of gender-based pay discrimination, this resource can get you started.
Answer: What you have stated is illegal. I suggest that your spoiuse consult with an attorney in her locality. One can be found on attorneypages.com.
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