equal pay

Women were working long before their contributions were properly counted. A timeline of rights, setbacks and changing opportunities shows how far women and men have come, and where everyday life …

Can different salaries be fair? A closer look at equal pay, the value of different jobs and the Supreme Court ruling that has complicated the conversation.

Women did not enter the economy in the 20th century. They were always working. What changed over generations was whether that labour was counted, paid, protected and allowed to become …

The global gender pay gap remains stubborn, but the policy environment around it changed considerably in 2026. From pay transparency and India’s Code on Wages to platform-work protections, we examine …

Finland has introduced a gender-neutral model for assessing what different jobs are really worth. Its six-factor approach could change how employers think about equal pay and traditionally gendered work.

Women in the EU still earn 11.1% less per hour than men on average. The gap has narrowed, but pay secrecy, pension inequality and weak accountability continue to hurt women’s …

Freelancing promises freedom, but not always fairness. A 2026 report found that women freelancers charge 19% less per hour than men. This article explores why the gap persists and what …

India’s new labour codes allow women to work in all establishments and all types of work, including night shifts, with consent and safety safeguards. This explainer covers Section 43 of …

The gender pay gap will not close through promises alone. Australia’s decision to publicly release employer-level pay gap data shows how transparency can turn workplace equality from a private claim …

No country in the world has yet achieved full legal equality for women and girls. From rape laws and child marriage to equal pay and digital abuse, major legal gaps …