Equal Pay Act Violation

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Potential Equal Pay Act claim due to pay disparity between female UX Graphic Designer and male Graphic Designer in the same department with similar skills. Consult an employment law attorney for tailored advice.

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I work at a corporate office in Minnesota. I am female. I was hired into a “UX Graphic Designer” role within marketing. I was offered $*,500k yr. after trying to negotiate with HR for 80k yr. Another male “Graphic Designer” was hired within a month time span. He was offered 80k yr., no negotiation. He recently shared his salary with me. We do the same job, have similar skills, just in different areas of the marketing department. The market rate for “UX” is hire than “Graphic Design.” Is this a legal case of discrimination - falling under the equal pay act?
Hello ****, based on your description, it sounds like you might have a potential Equal Pay Act claim. Here are some key factors:
- You and your male colleague do similar work.
- Your skills are similar, and the work is in the same department.
- There is a pay disparity.
However, it's key to note that other factors could justify this wage difference. I'd recommend consulting with an employment law attorney for tailored advice.