Final answer:
The correct answer to the question about the Equal Pay Act of 1963 is E. Jonathan works the night shift, as it is the only given option that could justify a pay difference under the Act's legal framework, based on different working conditions. The correct optionis E.
Step-by-step explanation:
A student asked: Jonathan and Nicole hold the same position at an organization. However, Jonathan is paid more than Nicole. According to the Equal Pay Act of 1963, which of the following will strengthen the fact that the pay difference is a legal one?
Among the options provided:
- A. Jonathan is more skilled than Nicole because he is a male.
- B. Nicole is not an American citizen.
- C. Jonathan is younger than Nicole.
- D. Nicole is pregnant.
- E. Jonathan works the night shift.
The correct answer is E. Jonathan works the night shift. The Equal Pay Act mandates that employees must receive equal pay for equal work, regardless of gender. The difference in pay can be justified legally if there are factors such as working conditions that differ between two employees. Working the night shift is an example of a different working condition that might justify a discrepancy in pay. Answers A (based on gender), B (based on nationality), C (based on age), and D (based on pregnancy) are not valid reasons under the Equal Pay Act to justify a difference in pay.