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Definition of gender equality

Equal rights, responsibilities and opportunities of women and men and girls and boys.

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18 gender statistics indicators found

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  • Preparing for the job evaluation and classification

    … outline template and set the following goals: Conduct a gender-neutral job evaluation and classification across all … compliance with pay transparency rules Establish a fair, gender-equal pay structure based on objective job evaluation … Email from Anna to her team Subject: New initiative on gender-neutral job evaluation and classification at Riverside …

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  • The new pay structure

    … at the clinic to verify that they were based on objective, gender-neutral criteria. They examined which job roles … to these benefits under the same conditions and in a gender-neutral manner, with no unexplained differences in …

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    Toolkit page
  • Setting up the job evaluation and classification process

    … The HR director, Sarah Davies, set up a five-member, gender-balanced job evaluation committee. Each member was … 15 job types Base pay on the value of the job, not the gender of the worker Cut any gender pay gaps by at least 10 % … performance. We are committed to transparency and gender equality, and this job evaluation and classification is a key …

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    Toolkit page
  • Why is gender-neutral job evaluation and classification important?

    … Gender-neutral job evaluation and classification help create … (2023/970), which requires pay structures to be based on gender-neutral criteria. Correct the historic undervaluation … organisations should consult their national authorities, equality bodies and social partners. …

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    Toolkit page
  • Step 7. Check complementary and variable pay components, if any

    … bonus) are also allocated based on objective and gender-neutral criteria. Important Complementary and variable … benefits to jobs of equal value is based on objective and gender-neutral criteria. Your goal is to assess complementary … . Check if the eligibility criteria are objective and gender-neutral. Ask yourself the following questions. Are the …

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    Toolkit page
  • Check for gender bias

    … organisation’s current job titles and descriptions for gender-biased language or assumptions. Tick each box where you find gender bias. Does the job title imply that a particular gender is expected for the job (e.g. ‘female caregiver’, …

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    Toolkit page
  • Step 4. Build or adjust your basic pay structure

    … into fair basic pay grades, the next stage is to check for gender gaps in complementary and variable pay components. … Ignoring allowances or bonuses, which can carry hidden gender biases …

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    Toolkit page
  • Step 5. Check complementary and variable pay components, if any

    … pay elements are also allocated based on objective and gender-neutral criteria. Important Complementary and variable … benefits to jobs of equal value is based on objective and gender-neutral criteria. Your goal is to assess complementary … Check if the eligibility criteria are objective and gender-neutral. Ask yourself the following questions. Are the …

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  • Step 4. Review your basic pay structure

    … and classification will guide you in correcting any gender-based pay disparities and ensuring equal pay for equal … if your pay structure is aligned with the results of your gender-neutral job evaluation and classification. Questions … has been reviewed, it’s time to check if there are any gender gaps in complementary and variable pay components. …

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  • Step 5. Check complementary and variable pay components, if any

    … pay elements are also allocated based on objective and gender-neutral criteria. Important Complementary and variable … benefits to jobs of equal value is based on objective and gender-neutral criteria. Your goal is to assess complementary … Check if the eligibility criteria are objective and gender-neutral. Ask yourself the following questions. Are the …

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  • What this tool does for trade unions

    … This tool helps trade unions secure, oversee and sustain  gender-neutral job evaluation and classification: first by … work of equal value over time. Unions should advocate for gender-neutral job evaluation and classification for the … practice. Response Trade unions, working with the national equality institute, developed a practical checklist. Result …

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  • Concrete step-by-step actions

    … job evaluation method, use these steps to make sure it is gender-neutral: Review the existing scheme against the minimum standards for gender-neutral job evaluation and classification Work with … compliant, trade unions can press for the introduction of gender-neutral job evaluation and classification: Present a …

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  • Common concerns and quick replies

    … It is too costly/complex. Gender-neutral job evaluation and classification saves money … jobs. Ask to see the method and results in writing. A gender-neutral job evaluation and classification approach … responsibility, effort and working conditions) in a gender-neutral way. If this isn’t in place, it isn’t …

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  • Model clauses for your collective agreement

    … of equal value between women and men and commit to using a gender-neutral job evaluation and classification method. The … will prepare, apply and review the implementation of the gender-neutral job evaluation; new/changed roles will be …

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  • Checklist: is your organisation’s job evaluation and classification system gender-neutral?

    … classification system is transparent, fair and free from gender biases. Tick ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ for each statement. … 5–6 Yes answers: Strong alignment – your system appears gender-neutral and ready for ongoing monitoring. 3–4 Yes …

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  • Keep monitoring

    … and refer to them when implementing measures to rectify gender bias or undervaluation Track appeals, job role  … reviews  of collective agreement clauses to check how gender-neutral job evaluation and classification is conducted …

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  • Is your job undervalued?

    … No Women-dominated jobs are valued fairly – in a bias-free gender-neutral manner. Yes No Results Mostly Yes: It is … or ask for advice from the worker representative or equality body. …

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  • Common concerns and quick replies

    … should be based on the key relevant factors and free from gender biases. You have the right to ask which criteria are … face retaliation, you can ask a worker representative or equality body for support or to act on your behalf. …

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  • Key terms explained

    … A plain-language glossary. By-level gender pay gap Pay differences between women and men working … that pay is determined according to the same objective, gender-neutral criteria for women and men performing the same … sex (Article 3, Article 4(4), Pay Transparency Directive). Equality body Body or bodies designated by a Member State to …

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  • The new pay structure

    … at the bakery to verify that they were based on objective, gender-neutral criteria. She examined which roles received … Therefore, her analysis confirmed these allowances are gender-neutral because they were linked only to genuine …

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