The Role of Canadas Pay Equity Act in Addressing Wage Inequality

Canada's Pay Equity Act, especially in the public sector, serves as a proactive measure ensuring women and men receive equal pay for work of equal value. Unlike reactive approaches where employees must file complaints about wage discrimination, this policy requires employers to regularly evaluate and adjust wages. Emulating Canada's preventative approach could help other countries preempt wage disparities before they escalate, offering a viable solution for international pay equity challenges.

Canada's Pay Equity Act, especially in the public sector, serves as a proactive measure ensuring women and men receive equal pay for work of equal value. Unlike reactive approaches where employees must file complaints about wage discrimination, this policy requires employers to regularly evaluate and adjust wages. Emulating Canada's preventative approach could help other countries preempt wage disparities before they escalate, offering a viable solution for international pay equity challenges.

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