A recently-released memo suggests the Liberal government is taking a new direction on systematic wage discrimination.
A newly released memo prepared for Labour Minister MaryAnn Mihychuk says taking a proactive approach to pay equity is thought to be more effective at dealing with systemic wage discrimination between men and women.
The memo on pay equity says it is less adversarial than relying on individual employees to file a complaint if they feel they are being paid unfairly.
But the February memo also says a proactive approach can only bring about minor change unless compliance levels are high.
The Liberal government has said it would like to take a new direction on ensuring men and women get equal pay for work of equal value.
A special committee recommended drafting proactive legislation on pay equity within the next 18 months.
It also urged the government to repeal controversial pay equity legislation the Conservatives brought in for federal public servants.
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The memo on pay equity says it is less adversarial than relying on individual employees to file a complaint if they feel they are being paid unfairly.
But the February memo also says a proactive approach can only bring about minor change unless compliance levels are high.
The Liberal government has said it would like to take a new direction on ensuring men and women get equal pay for work of equal value.
A special committee recommended drafting proactive legislation on pay equity within the next 18 months.
It also urged the government to repeal controversial pay equity legislation the Conservatives brought in for federal public servants.
- The Canadian Press
Are female leaders facing a ‘glass cliff’?
Massachusetts bans employers from requesting salary history
Could this be the trick to closing the gender gap?
