Equal pay for work of equal or comparable value is a basic human right. Regardless of where we work – or our sex, gender, race, age, abilities or care-giving status – we are all entitled to be paid and treated fairly at work.
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Our report showed that small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) needed unique, targeted resources on the concept of gender pay equality and SME tools to support its implementation. The Commission’s Pay Equality Toolkit provides these materials.
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It examined whether the Toolkit is supporting small business to identify and address gender pay inequality in their workplaces, and the extent to which it has influenced business practices, awareness, and capability. The report describes the outcomes of the evaluation and practical insights to inform future improvements to pay equality in Victorian small businesses.
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