What is meant by equal pay equal work?

Pay equity is also known as equal pay for work of equal value. That means if two different jobs contribute equal value to their employer’s operations then the employees in those positions should receive equal pay.

Is equal pay for equal work fundamental right?

The principle “Equal Pay For Equal Work” is not a fundamental right but a constitutional goal and entitlement to parity in Pay Scale would depend on several factors such as educational qualifications, nature of the job, duties to be performed, responsibilities to be discharged and experience,” said the division bench.

Can I be paid less for doing the same job?

It is legal for a company to pay different wages for the same or similar job, but only if there are non-discriminatory material factors which explain the reason for the difference.

How do you deal with unequal pay?

Steps to take to address gender inequality

1. Do your research. Know what others are getting paid in the market similar to your position and save examples that can be used during discussions.
2. Bring it to your employer’s attention.
3. Don’t play the blame game.
4. If needed, escalate the situation.
5. Be willing to leave.

What does ‘equal pay for equal work’ mean?

NEW DELHI: In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court has held that the principle of ‘equal pay for equal work’ has to be made applicable to those engaged as daily wagers, casual and contractual employees who perform the same duties as the regulars.

Is denial of equal pay for equal work ‘exploitative enslavement’?

Terming the denial of equal pay for equal work as “exploitative enslavement”, “oppressive, suppresive” and “coercive”, the apex court said that in a welfare state, the principle has to be extended to temporary employees as well. “In our considered view, it is fallacious to determine artificial parameters to deny fruits of labour.

Who are the petitioners in the Punjab pay scale case?

The apex court directed the Punjab government to pay the petitioners the minimum of the pay-scale (at the lowest grade, in the regular pay-scale), extended to the regular employees holding the same post. The petitioners were daily wagers working as Pump Operators, Fitters, Helpers, Drivers, Plumbers, Chowkidars.

Can an employee be paid less for the same work?

An employee engaged for the same work, cannot be paid less than another, who performs the same duties and responsibilities. Certainly not, in a welfare state. Such an action besides being demeaning, strikes at the very foundation of human dignity,” a bench of Justice J S Khehar and S A Bobde said.