Comparable Worth
/ˈkɒmpərəbl wɜːrθ/
Definitions
- (n.) A principle in employment law requiring that jobs of equal value to an employer be compensated equally, regardless of job title or description.
The company revised its pay scale to reflect comparable worth among different job categories.
Forms
- comparable worth
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Commentary
Often used in the context of reducing wage disparities based on gender or race by assessing the relative value of different jobs rather than relying solely on market rates.
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