The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976
The Equal Remuneration
Act, 1976 is an Indian legislation that aims to provide for equal pay for equal
work for men and women.
Here are some key
provisions of the Act:
Equal Pay for Equal
Work: The Act provides that no employer shall pay any woman worker less than
what is paid to a man worker for the same or similar work. Prohibition of
Discrimination:
The Act prohibits
discrimination against women in matters of recruitment, appointment, and
conditions of service.
Enforcement of Rights:
The Act empowers the Central and State Governments to appoint officers to
ensure that the provisions of the Act are being complied with.
It also provides for the setting up of
Advisory Committees to advise the Governments on matters relating to the
implementation of the Act.
Penalties: The Act
provides for penalties for employers who violate the provisions of the Act.
Such penalties may include imprisonment for a term of up to three months, a
fine of up to Rs. 10,000, or both.
The Equal Remuneration
Act, 1976 aims to ensure that men and women receive equal pay for equal work.
The Act seeks to prohibit discrimination against women in matters of
remuneration and to ensure that women workers are treated fairly and given
equal opportunities for employment and advancement.
The Act plays a
significant role in promoting gender equality in the workplace and in
addressing the gender pay gap in India.
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