Equal Pay Principles
The concept that individuals should receive equal remuneration for work of equal value, supported by anti-discrimination laws in Bermuda.
Definition
While not explicitly defined in the Bermuda Constitution Order 1968, 'equal pay principles' refer to the broader legal and ethical concept that individuals should receive equal remuneration for performing work of equal value, regardless of characteristics such as sex, race, or other protected grounds. These principles are implicitly supported by the Constitution's general commitment to equality and non-discrimination, and are explicitly advanced and detailed through subsequent legislation like the Human Rights Act 1981 and the proposed Equality Act 2021, which aim to eliminate pay disparities based on protected characteristics.