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Equal Pay Act Affects 28 Million Workers Across Nation
Washington reports the equal pay act has ended sex-based wage discrimination for 28 million workers, with about 8 million women among them. Labor officials cite compliance, yet unions and big firms show uneven application with some pay gaps and stricter seniority rules. Violations can bring fines up to 10,000 dollars and potential jail for repeat offenses. cases include a Texas grocer suit and union contract probes.
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