Australian research has found differences in pay within occupations make up the bulk of the gender pay gap – not women working part-time or in lower-paid occupations.
The Australian Council of Trade Unions is calling for the significant pay boost to be applied to awards in largely feminised occupations.
One of the most popular myths as to why women are paid less is that we’re too polite to ask for a pay rise. But research paints a very different picture.
More people are being encouraged to talk about and take advantage of a little-known feature of our superannuation system.
Expensive gifts are a lovely way to show your love,but supporting their long-term financial independence is even better.
When it comes to money,equal opportunity requires unequal treatment. And gender-based teaching.
There’s no beating around the bush – the disadvantage imposed on women by the last three decades of the super system is just plain unfair.
Australian women are experiencing a domestic labour pay gap that makes last week’s workplace data look mild in comparison.
Minister for Finance and Women Katy Gallagher said gender equality improvements will be important when it comes to winning government contracts.
Several Australian retail favourites,including City Chic and Lorna Jane,have large median pay gaps in favour of men.
The first-ever listing of data showing how much more men are paid than women is likely to put pressure on corporate Australia to stop lip service about closing gender pay gaps and create workplaces better reflecting community expectations.