On June 10, 1963, President John F. Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act into law. The act aimed to eliminate wage disparities between men and women performing the same work. It was an early step in the broader movement for gender equality in the workplace. Enforcement proved challenging, but the law established a legal basis for pay discrimination claims. It influenced later legislation, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. The Equal Pay Act continues to be relevant in discussions of workplace fairness.
