Practice question
A qualified employee with disability performs the same work as an equally qualified nondisabled employee. The employer admits paying less solely because of the disability. Which rule applies?
- The difference is always lawful as charity-based employment
- The admitted disability-based lower compensation conflicts with the equal-treatment and nondiscrimination provisions
- The employee must accept any wage above zero
- Equal treatment applies only to government employees
- The difference becomes lawful if called a special rate
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1992/ra_7277_1992.html — RA 7277, sections 4(h) and (l), 32–33, reasonable accommodation, qualification, and employment discrimination.
- https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2013/ra_10524_2013.html — RA 10524 section 1, replacing RA 7277 section 5, employment equality and reserved positions.
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