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Écart salarial

The difference in average gross hourly earnings between women and men.

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The 'écart salarial' (gender pay gap) refers to the difference in average gross hourly earnings between women and men, often expressed as a percentage of men's earnings. This decree aims to reduce this gap by enhancing transparency and strengthening equal pay principles. The gap is influenced by various factors, including direct and indirect discrimination, occupational segregation, and unequal sharing of family responsibilities, and the decree provides tools to identify and address these underlying causes.

A pay gap, most commonly the 'gender pay gap,' refers to the difference in average gross hourly or annual earnings between men and women, usually expressed as a percentage of men's earnings. It reflects broader inequalities in the labor market, including occupational segregation, differences in working hours, and direct or indirect pay discrimination. The Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024, influenced by the EU Pay Transparency Directive, aims to reduce the gender pay gap through mandatory reporting requirements for employers, which will involve disclosing detailed information on pay differences and, where unjustified gaps exist, conducting joint pay assessments and developing action plans.

Ireland Equality Bill 2024Definition 2 of 23

The Pay Gap, specifically the gender pay gap, represents the average difference in earnings between men and women within a defined group (e.g., an organization, sector, or country), typically expressed as a percentage of men's earnings. This calculation includes all forms of remuneration, such as base salary, variable pay, and benefits. The purpose of measuring the pay gap is to identify and address systemic disparities that may arise from direct or indirect discrimination, occupational segregation, or undervaluation of work predominantly performed by one gender.

Chile Pay Equity ReportingDefinition 3 of 23

The pay gap refers to the disparity in average remuneration between distinct groups of employees, most commonly analyzed between men and women, but potentially also across other protected characteristics. It is a key indicator of economic inequality and can be measured as a percentage or a monetary amount. Addressing the pay gap requires identifying and rectifying underlying causes, which may include direct discrimination, occupational segregation, and undervaluation of work predominantly performed by certain groups.

A Pay Gap refers to the difference in average earnings between different groups of employees, most commonly observed as the gender pay gap. It can be 'unadjusted,' comparing median wages of all full-time working men to women, or 'adjusted,' which attempts to account for differences in human capital and labor market factors like age, education, occupation, industry, and work experience.

The 'pay gap' refers to the disparity in average earnings, often expressed as a percentage, between men and women or other demographic groups. This legislation specifically addresses the gender pay gap, which can arise from various factors including occupational segregation, differences in hours worked, career breaks for caregiving, and direct or indirect discrimination. The Workplace Fairness Legislation introduces mechanisms like pay gap reporting to identify and address these disparities, aiming to reduce the adjusted gender pay gap which, as of 2023, was reported to be 6.0% in Singapore after accounting for various factors.

The average difference in remuneration between distinct groups of employees within an organization, most commonly disaggregated by gender, calculated as a percentage of the average remuneration of the higher-paid group.

The difference in average earnings between different groups of workers, most commonly referring to the gender pay gap, which is the difference between the average earnings of men and women. The Ordinance aims to reduce and ultimately eliminate unjustified pay gaps through transparency and enforcement measures.

The Pay Gap, as defined in the Bill, refers to the statistical difference in average gross hourly or monthly remuneration between male and female employees within an organization or across the labor market. It is calculated as a percentage of men's remuneration and serves as a key indicator of gender-based pay disparities. The Bill requires employers to report on this metric, disaggregated by various factors, to identify and address underlying causes of inequality.

Costa Rica Salary JusticeDefinition 9 of 23

A measurable disparity in the average or median remuneration, including all components of compensation, between different groups of employees, most commonly disaggregated by gender. The regulation specifically targets 'unjustified' pay gaps, which are those differences that cannot be explained by objective, non-discriminatory factors.

The difference in average gross hourly or monthly earnings between male and female employees, or between other protected groups, within an organization or across specific job categories. The Egypt Labor Law 2025 requires employers to report on this metric to identify and address systemic disparities.

Egypt 2025 Labor LawDefinition 11 of 23

The Pay Gap, specifically the gender pay gap, refers to the average difference between the remuneration of men and women within an organization or across the economy. The Ghana Gender Equity Act 2024 focuses on both the unadjusted (raw) pay gap and the adjusted pay gap (which accounts for factors like job role, experience, and qualifications). The Act mandates employers to calculate and report their gender pay gaps to identify systemic inequalities and drive corrective actions. This reporting is a key mechanism for transparency and accountability in achieving pay equity.

Ghana Gender Equity ActDefinition 12 of 23

A pay gap refers to the difference in average earnings between groups of workers, typically disaggregated by gender or other protected characteristics. The Ghana Revised Labour Bill 2024 aims to address these disparities through its pay equity provisions and potential reporting requirements.

Ghana's Revised Labour BillDefinition 13 of 23

Specifically, a gender pay gap, defined as the difference in average gross hourly or monthly remuneration between male and female employees, expressed as a percentage of male employees' average gross remuneration. This metric is crucial for identifying systemic disparities and forms the basis for reporting obligations under these reforms.

The pay gap refers to the disparity in average earnings between different demographic groups, most commonly men and women, within a specific employer or across an industry. It is typically calculated as the difference between the average (mean or median) remuneration of one group compared to another, expressed as a percentage of the higher earner's pay. This includes all components of remuneration, not just basic salary.

Nigeria Pay Protection BillDefinition 15 of 23

The disparity in average earnings between men and women, typically calculated as the difference between men's and women's median or mean hourly, weekly, or annual earnings, expressed as a percentage of men's earnings. This gap can be influenced by various factors, including occupational segregation, working hours, and discriminatory pay practices.

The difference in average remuneration, including basic salary, bonuses, and allowances, between different groups of employees (e.g., based on gender or nationality) performing work of equal value or across an entire organization. The amendment aims to identify and reduce unjustified pay gaps through reporting and audit obligations.

Qatar Civil HR Law AmendmentDefinition 17 of 23

The statistical measure of the difference in average earnings between distinct groups of employees, most commonly men and women, within a public sector entity. The Guidelines distinguish between the 'unadjusted pay gap' (raw difference) and the 'adjusted pay gap' (difference after accounting for legitimate factors like experience or qualifications), with a focus on identifying and rectifying the unjustified components of this disparity.

Refers to the difference in average gross hourly or monthly remuneration between female and male employees, or other defined groups, expressed as a percentage of the higher-earning group's average gross remuneration. It can be calculated as an overall (unadjusted) gap or adjusted for factors like job type, experience, and education. The Bill focuses on the gender pay gap as a key indicator of potential systemic discrimination.

Ukraine Fair Pay BillDefinition 19 of 23

The average difference in gross hourly or monthly earnings between men and women, or other specified demographic groups (e.g., based on age, disability), within an organization, specific job categories, or across the national economy. It is a key indicator used to measure and monitor progress towards pay equity and identify potential systemic discrimination.

Ukraine New Labor Code BillDefinition 20 of 23

The difference in average earnings between different groups of employees, most commonly observed between men and women, for work that is considered to be of equal value. It is often expressed as a percentage of one group's earnings relative to another and can indicate underlying systemic inequalities in remuneration practices.

The 'pay gap' refers to the statistical difference in average remuneration between various groups of employees within an organisation or across the labour market. These gaps are typically analysed by demographic characteristics such as gender, race, and disability status, and are often a key indicator of systemic discrimination or undervaluation of certain groups. The South Africa Fair Pay Bill 2025, alongside the Employment Equity Act, aims to address and reduce these disparities through enhanced transparency, reporting, and enforcement mechanisms.

South Africa Fair Pay BillDefinition 22 of 23

The 'Pay Gap' refers to the statistical difference in average earnings between distinct groups of employees within an organization or across a sector, typically analyzed by gender, but also by other protected characteristics such as age, disability, or ethnic origin. It encompasses all components of remuneration, including base salary, bonuses, and benefits. The Act requires employers to measure and report on these gaps to identify and address systemic disparities in compensation.