Equal Remuneration

Equal remuneration is a fundamental principle enshrined in the Czech Labor Code (Act No. 262/2006 Coll.) and enforced by the Labor Inspection Act. It mandates that all employees performing the same or equal work, or work of the same value, for a single employer are entitled to equal pay, encompassing wages, salaries, and other financial benefits. This principle aims to prevent discrimination in pay based on protected characteristics, such as gender, and is further strengthened by the upcoming EU Pay Transparency Directive.

Equal remuneration, as enshrined in Section 60(1) of the Latvian Labour Law, mandates that an employer has the obligation to specify equal remuneration for men and women for the same kind of work or work of equal value. This principle extends beyond basic salary to include all components of pay, whether in cash or in kind. It is a fundamental aspect of non-discrimination in employment, aiming to eliminate gender-based pay disparities. Violations of this principle can lead to administrative liability under the framework of the Law on Administrative Liability.

The principle that all employees should receive the same pay for performing work that is objectively assessed as having equal value, regardless of gender, age, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. This includes not only base salary but also all forms of compensation, benefits, and allowances provided by an employer.

The fundamental principle, enshrined in ILO Convention No. 100, that men and women workers should receive the same pay and benefits for performing work that is objectively assessed as being of equal value, considering factors such as skill, effort, responsibility, and working conditions. It aims to eliminate wage discrimination based on sex.