Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Performance, pay & rewards · Core

Equal pay

Also called: pay equality

ELI5

Legal or policy requirement for equitable pay for equal or equivalent work, depending on jurisdiction.

Used in conversation

“Can we state who receives the right created by equal pay, and when it applies?”

Pitch context

You will see “Equal pay” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches performance, pay & rewards.

Why it matters: In performance, pay & rewards, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

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