Equal Pay Law

Our Purchasing Agent just turned in his two-weeks resignation. I was told today
that I would be taking over his duties, as well as handling my own duties as an Administrative
Associate (handling Human Resources, Payroll and Contract Administration). Because of
contract changes due to Govt. cutbacks resulting in less administration (my duties), I should
be able to handle the workload, so that will not be a problem.

However, I currently make approximately $3,500/yr. less than the Purchasing Agent does.
We were both hired within 2 days of each other 14 years ago, so there is no seniority factor.
In addition, I originally had his job, then was promoted to Administration and have filled
in for him when he was on leave and at one point Short Term Disability, so I am very
well qualified (actually over qualified) to handle the position. However, there has been no
discussion so far of an increase in salary for me taking on his workload.

Would this fall under the Equal Pay Law? Can I ask for the same salary (the
additional $3500 per year) as the Purchasing Agent was receiving for doing his duties?
In addition, should I also ask for the annual cost of living raise in January considering
he would have gotten one?

I would appreciate any assistance you could provide in this matter.

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: Our Purchasing Agent just turned in his two-weeks resignation. I was told today
: that I would be taking over his duties, as well as handling my own duties as an Administrative
: Associate (handling Human Resources, Payroll and Contract Administration).  Because of
: contract changes due to Govt. cutbacks resulting in less administration (my duties), I should 
: be able to handle the workload, so that will not be a problem.

: However,  I currently make approximately $3,500/yr. less than the Purchasing Agent does.
: We were both hired within 2 days of each other 14 years ago, so there is no seniority factor.
: In addition, I originally had his job, then was promoted to  Administration and have filled
: in for him when he was on leave and at one point Short Term Disability, so I am very 
: well qualified (actually over qualified) to handle the position. However, there has been no 
: discussion so far of an increase in salary for me taking on his workload.

: Would this fall under the Equal Pay Law? Can I ask for the same salary (the
:  additional $3500 per year) as the Purchasing Agent was receiving for doing his duties? 
: In addition, should I also ask for the annual cost of living raise in January considering
:  he would have gotten one?

: I would appreciate any assistance you could provide in this matter.