Holly Cairns: The gender pay gap is a scandal - we must resolve to end it
In the week when we celebrated International Women’s Day, the Social Democrats TD says we should settle for nothing less than equal pay for equal work.
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In the week when we celebrated International Women’s Day, the Social Democrats TD says we should settle for nothing less than equal pay for equal work.
The Bill will require organisations to report on the pay differences between female and male employees.
The WRC adjudication officer determined that the GM was discriminated against on the grounds of gender.
Much is yet to be done to tackle inequality, writes Dr Michelle Cullen.
To make a real difference, and fast, campaigners want to nail down practical resolutions.
A new report found that 73% of An Post management staff are male.
The ESRI has put the gender pension gap at 35%.
The EU Commission recommended that member states introduce the measures five years ago.
Abuse survivor Leona O’Callaghan said she is urging people to stand together to demand change in Ireland.
It goes beyond “the mammy issue”.
Renting, judge’s appointments, microbeads and noise at the airport – just some of the issues the government plan to tackle.
The move comes after criticism earlier this year of a disparity between male and female surfers.
The Crown producers revealed that Claire had been paid less than male co-star.
The regulations will apply to the public as well as the private sector subject to the employment thresholds.
The pair have been the show’s stars since it first aired in 2015.
Equality can improve men’s lives too, writes Victor Duggan.
A total of 78% showed a pay gap in favor of men, while 14% favored women and 8% had no gap.
All companies in the UK with over 250 employees will soon have to publish their stats on gender pay differences.
It was revealed last year Dobson earned between €60,000 – €80,000 more than Sharon Ní Bheoláin.
He found it difficult to see the justification for the difference.
“John’s role is of a different scale, scope and time commitment,” BBC bosses insist.
Equal pay for equal work should not be this hard.
The news comes as the pay gap between Wahlberg and Williams spirals into a war of words over alleged contract disputes.
EU figures show that in Ireland, women currently earn around 13.9% less than men
“How can I accept an offer that shows they do not value my contributions all those years?”
Desmond left the station seven weeks ago amid reports of a gender pay-gap row.
A report looked into gender equality and pay at the national broadcaster.
Ibec says it supports the introduction of new reporting measures, akin to similar structures already in place in Australia.
A new survey has revealed women are less likely to be putting money aside for old age.
The two presenters were speaking as RTÉ launched its new season of programming.
Stone, who won the best actress Oscar for her role in La La Land, made $26 million in pre-tax earnings in the year up to June.
We know that many journalists working in the private media make peanuts, writes Julien Mercille.
A public consultation is opening for submissions on Monday.
An apology printed today said the article “included unacceptable comments that caused offence to many”.
All I’m asking for is what men have always had: to have children and still get a fair wage, writes Lorraine Courtney.
In Ireland, women currently earn around 13.9 per cent less than men, writes Ivana Bacik.
The law will come into effect in January.
Janusz Korwin-Mikke said that women deserved less pay because they were ‘weaker, smaller and less intelligent’.
The figures from 2014 are being discussed as part of International Women’s Day today.
Women’s Affairs Minister Manuela Schwesig hailed the law on salary transparency as “a real breakthrough”.