Equal Pay for Equal Work

Equal Pay for Equal Work is a fundamental principle enshrined in the Mexican Constitution, specifically Article 123, which mandates that for work of equal value, remuneration must be equal, irrespective of sex, gender, or nationality. This principle requires that compensation decisions are based on objective criteria related to the job itself (e.g., skills, effort, responsibility, working conditions) rather than on the personal characteristics of the employee. It forms the basis for challenging and rectifying wage disparities that are not objectively justified.

This fundamental principle, enshrined in EU and international law, dictates that remuneration must be equal for men and women performing identical tasks or work that is objectively assessed to have the same value. The assessment of 'work of equal value' considers factors such as skills, effort, responsibility, and working conditions, ensuring that gender-neutral criteria are applied to prevent the undervaluation of certain roles.