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Using an equity theory framework, we hypothesized that performance, seniori
ty, and gender differences in comparison others lead to perceived pay inequ
ities, but that this relationship is moderated by an explanation of the pay
system. A policy-capturing methodology was used. We found that performance
and seniority differences are related to perceived pay inequities, but the
se perceived inequities were less pronounced when the pay system was explai
ned to employees. Interestingly, we did not find any evidence of gender eff
ects in perceived pay inequities. These results are discussed in terms of n
ew developments in integrating procedural-justice and distributive-justice
domains.