Ohio's minimum wage, minor labor, and prevailing wage laws establish a safe, equitable playing field for all Ohioans to participate in the workforce. The Equal Pay Act requires that men and women in the same workplace be given equal pay for equal work.If the employee is reassigned to a classification with the same pay grade, the employee's salary shall not change. The Equal Pay Act (EPA) Prohibits Wage Discrimination Between Men and Women who Perform Substantially Similar Jobs. The Equal Pay Act (EPA) protects individuals of all sexes. The Equal Pay Act prohibits employers from paying employees of one sex less than employees of the other sex for performing the same job. The rights now protected for LGBTQ individuals under the Title 15 include equal access to employment. Continue to be compensated at the employee's regular rate of pay for hours worked. Temporary Election Clerks work in various departments leading up to, during and following an election. Employees in the same department to which they are assigned.