There are exceptions and distinctions within the law that need examining on a case by case basis. The victim must prove that her job, compared with a male working in the same establishment, demands equal skill, effort, and responsibility and is performed under similar working conditions. If the jobs are determined to be truly “equal” and there is a benefit discrepancy in favor of one sex and to the detriment of the other sex, a complaint may be filed alleging violations of the EPA as well as sex discrimination under Title VII of the federal law.