Equal Pay for Equal Task
The principle that women should receive the same remuneration as men for performing the same work.
Definition
The principle of Equal Pay for Equal Task, while not a standalone definition in Law 26.485, is intrinsically embedded within the definition of Economic and Patrimonial Violence. The law explicitly states that 'the perception of a lower salary for equal task, within the same workplace' constitutes a form of economic violence. This establishes a fundamental right for women to receive remuneration equivalent to that of men for performing identical work, thereby directly addressing wage discrimination. This principle aligns with international labor standards and is a cornerstone of achieving pay equity, ensuring that gender does not determine an individual's earnings for comparable contributions in the workplace.