We have women and men doing the same job, but the women mostly work part time. Surely that justifies different pay scales?

 

find out more

for expert advice on this topic, contact:
Suki Harrar

related services

6. We have women and men doing the same job, but the women mostly work part time. Surely that justifies different pay scales?

No. You are now obliged to treat part-timers 'no less favourably' than those who are employed on a full-time basis. That means that if they are doing the same job they must be paid at the same rate and/or receive equivalent remuneration and benefits.