Gender Pay Equity
/ˈdʒɛn.dər peɪ ɪˈkwɪ.ti/
Definitions
- (n.) The principle and practice of ensuring equal pay for employees performing work of equal or comparable value without discrimination based on gender.
The company implemented new policies to promote gender pay equity across all departments.
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- gender pay equity
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Commentary
Legally, gender pay equity addresses systemic wage disparities and is distinct from mere equal pay for identical work; it often requires comparative job value analyses across gender lines.
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