Equal Pay Act of 1963

American Association of University Women members with President John F. Kennedy as he signs the Equal Pay Act into law
One of millions of "Rosie the Riveters" at work

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 is a Federal law that amends the Fair Labor Standards Act. It prohibits wage disparity based solely on gender. It was signed into law on June 10, 1963 by John F. Kennedy, who at that time was President of the United States.[1] The principle was equal pay for equal work regardless of sex.

  1. John F. Kennedy (June 10, 1963). "233 - Remarks Upon Signing the Equal Pay Act". The american Presidency Project. Retrieved May 28, 2017.

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