A
Private Members’ Bill by National Party Maungakiekie MP
Denise Lee to help achieve pay equity in female-dominated
occupations has been drawn from the ballot this afternoon
and will be debated in Parliament.
“This bill is a
significant step towards closing the gender pay gap by
ensuring female-dominated jobs are paid fairly,” Ms Lee
says.
“The Employment (Pay Equity and Equal Pay)
Bill will re-introduce the previous Government’s pay
equity legislation which was withdrawn from Parliament in
November last year by the Labour Government.
“The
bill was developed after recommendations from the Joint
Working Group on Pay Equity Principles.
“It sets out
a practical and fair process for employees working in jobs
predominantly performed by women to follow if they believe
they are not being paid what their job is worth.
“We
are committed to achieving pay equity in New Zealand.
Addressing and correcting the pay imbalance will benefit
individual women, their families, and future generations of
New Zealanders.”
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