NBS is a local news station and John is the Station Manager.John wishes to pay one of the female reporters, Sally, a higher salary than her male counterpart, Jim, after Sally received three awards for her investigative journalism.Jim and Sally are both investigative journalists based in the Tallahassee office and both have essentially the same job duties and responsibilities. John is concerned about giving Sally the additional compensation because of the potential for a claim under the EPA.

You serve as the HR Director for NBS and John has asked for your advice regarding risks under the EPA.What advice would you give to John?Be sure to detail the legal reasons behind your advice and indicate whether there is any additional information you might need in order to fully advise John.