THE EQUAL REMUNERATION ACT, 1976

The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976

The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976, mandates that employers in India pay equal wages to male and female workers performing the same or similar work. It applies to all employers and workers throughout the country in designated industries. Beyond equal pay, the law prohibits gender discrimination during recruitment and in post-hiring decisions like promotions, training, and transfers. This legislation matters because it protects women workers from unfair treatment, promotes gender equality in the workplace, and establishes government inspectors and grievance committees to hear complaints, enabling workers to challenge discriminatory practices and hold employers accountable through penalties.

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