Gleiche oder gleichwertige Arbeit

This term differentiates between 'gleiche Arbeit' (equal work), referring to identical tasks performed in different positions, and 'gleichwertige Arbeit' (equivalent work), which encompasses tasks that, while not identical, are deemed to be of equal value. The assessment of 'gleichwertige Arbeit' is based on objective, gender-neutral criteria such as required skills, effort, responsibility, and working conditions. This distinction is crucial for determining whether pay disparities constitute discrimination under the Entgelttransparenzgesetz.