Same Work

Refers to jobs or functions that are identical or substantially similar in their duties, responsibilities, required skills, mental and physical effort, and working conditions, as determined by objective evaluation. Law 20.348 mandates equal remuneration for men and women performing this 'same work,' distinguishing it from 'work of equal value' which may encompass a broader range of comparable roles.

In the context of the 1964 Law, 'Same Work' implies that the job performed by a female worker must be identical or very closely aligned in terms of duties, responsibilities, required skills, and effort to that performed by a male worker within the same establishment. This criterion was central to establishing a claim for equal pay under the original legislation, requiring a direct comparison of job content.