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Equal work means equal pay. Period.
Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 and Equal Remuneration Rules, 1976
The Essence
the genesis
The basic concept underlying this has been that of ‘equity’, the principle that for a similar job done, wages need to be payable equally to women and men. In a scenario where women were discriminated against with respect to pay, there was a strong need to enact legislation that provides them a fair deal and gives them a voice to challenge established norms. Hence, the Equal Remuneration Act
Women are the largest reservoir of untapped talent in the world
Scope of the Act and rules
Objective
Ensures the payment of equal remuneration to men and women workers and for the prevention of discrimination, on the ground of sex, against women in the matter of employment
coverage
- Duties of employer with respect to remuneration
- No discrimination with respect to recruitment
- Registers and records to be maintained
- Returns to be submitted periodically
- Penalties for offences under the Act
"Far too many women are hesitant, and remain trapped in jobs for which they are over-qualified or paid beneath their worth "
Janet Street – Porter
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