In the United States there is a significant gender pay gap with men on average making 20% more than women. Fortunately, there are laws in place, such as the federal Equal Pay Act and New York’s law that allows women to recover up to triple the amount they were underpaid, going back 6 years. These laws protect against pay discrimination based on gender, race, religion, disability, s*xual orientation, and other protected characteristics. If you suspect you are being paid less than a coworker doing the same job, you may be entitled to file a claim and recover damages!
