Men in Alonso’s department earn about 5 percent more than women, on average. Alonso’s company might be violating:

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the Civil Rights Act.

the Civil Rights Act.

the Fair Labor Standards Act.

the Fair Labor Standards Act.

the Equal Pay Act.

the Equal Pay Act.

the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

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Alonso’s company might be violating the Equal Pay Act. This act prohibits wage discrimination based on sex, requiring that men and women be paid equally for performing the same work. The statement about men earning about 5 percent more than women on average suggests a potential violation of this law.