Hello,

Thank you for the information and your question. Unfortunately there is nothing unlawful in paying employees differently based on geography. Differences in pay are only unlawful if they violate an employment contract, company policy or employment discrimination laws. So, for example, if an employee was being paid less because they are a member of a protected class under employment discrimination laws, then that would be unlawful. So, unless your situation falls within one of the exceptions I mentioned, this is going to have to be one of those issues that the workers need to work with management to resolve. Which, as I understand it, they aren't feeling like they need to compromise at this time.

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