Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value
The principle that workers should receive equal remuneration when their work is objectively assessed as having comparable value, regardless of protected characteristics.
Definition
Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value refers to the principle that all workers, irrespective of their gender, race, ethnicity, or other protected characteristics, should receive the same remuneration when their work is deemed to be of comparable value. This assessment goes beyond simply 'equal pay for equal work' by considering objective criteria such as skills, effort, responsibility, and working conditions required for the job, rather than relying on potentially biased job titles or classifications. It aims to address systemic undervaluation of work predominantly performed by certain demographic groups.