The Equal Pay Act (EPA) is a federal law that prohibits pay discrimination on the basis of sex. It requires that employers pay similarly situated employees the same wage, regardless of sex.Despite the passage of the EPA more than 50 years ago, women still do not earn wages equal to those of their male peers. Whether you have questions about how the law works or you’re concerned you may be a victim of gender-based pay discrimination, this resource can get you started.Answer: What you have stated is illegal. I suggest that your spoiuse consult with an attorney in her locality. One can be found on attorneypages.com.