Equal Remuneration Act

Equal Remuneration Act, 1976

Build an equitable workplace by ensuring equal pay for equal work, and protect your organization from discrimination claims.

Introduction and Value Proposition

The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976, is a cornerstone legislation that mandates equal pay for equal work for men and women, prohibiting gender-based discrimination in remuneration. While a critical step towards workplace equality, ensuring compliance requires a meticulous review of pay structures, job descriptions, and recruitment practices. Non-compliance can lead to significant reputational damage and legal consequences. PCS provides expert advisory services to help you audit your practices, ensure compliance, and foster a fair and inclusive work environment.

Why Choose PCS?

● Ethical Compliance Focus: We help you build a fair workplace, going beyond just legal compliance.

● Expert Analysis: Our consultants are skilled in conducting detailed pay equity audits and providing actionable insights.

● Confidentiality Assured: We handle sensitive compensation data with the utmost discretion and security.

Key Challenges We Solve

● Pay Gap Identification: Difficulty in identifying and analyzing unintentional gender-based pay disparities across similar roles.

● Recruitment Bias: Risk of discriminatory language in job advertisements or during the hiring process.

● Legal & Reputational Risk: Exposure to legal claims, penalties, and damage to your employer brand from non-compliance.

● Lack of Awareness: Unconscious bias and a lack of structured processes to ensure ongoing pay equity.

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Compliance Audit

Thorough analysis of your pay structures, allowances, and benefits to identify any gender-based disparities for the same work or work of a similar nature.

Advisory on Equal Work

Expert guidance on defining "equal work" and "work of a similar nature" within your organizational context.

Policy Formulation

Assistance in drafting and implementing robust non-discrimination and equal remuneration policies.

Recruitment Process Review

Scrutiny of job descriptions, advertisements, and hiring practices to eliminate discriminatory elements

Record Maintenance Advisory

Guidance on maintaining the mandatory statutory registers as required by the Act.

Liaison & Representation

Support in responding to any complaints or notices from the competent authority.

Frequently asked questions:

What does "equal work" mean under the Act?

The Act mandates equal pay for the same work or work of a similar nature. This involves comparing the skill, effort, responsibility, and working conditions required for different jobs.
Who can file a complaint under this Act?

An aggrieved employee themselves, or any recognized welfare institution on their behalf, can file a complaint with the competent authority.
What are the penalties for non-compliance?

Penalties can include fines and even imprisonment. The company and every responsible officer can be held liable.

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