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Section : Address any issues
Domain : Human Resource Management
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This chunk is part of the section on "Using best practice to support gender pay equity," specifically addressing the steps employers should take to rectify identified gender pay differences, including correcting pay disparities, identifying underlying causes, and implementing necessary changes. It includes a case study illustrating how a technology company conducts annual pay reviews to ensure pay equity.

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If you've identified gender pay differences, you should address this by:

  • [ ]  correcting the pay differences in a one-off adjustment, by increasing the wage rates of the lower paid worker(s)
  • [ ]  identifying the underlying cause of the pay difference - for example, was it because you relied too much on the negotiating power of the individual concerned? Is it a systematic failure to properly value a particular role?
  • [ ]  addressing the underlying cause of the pay difference. This may involve training, reviewing policies, introduction of position descriptions or classifying wage levels. CASE STUDY - Pay review A medium-sized technology company addresses the gender pay gap with annual pay reviews. These are conducted by a panel who investigate and adjust salaries to ensure equality. fairwork.gov.au | Fair Work Infoline: 13 13 94 | ABN: 43 884 188 232

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  • What are the three steps suggested for addressing gender pay differences?
  • Why is it important to identify the underlying cause of pay differences?
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  • What might be some actions taken to address the underlying causes of pay differences?
  • In what ways can annual pay reviews contribute to achieving pay equality?
  • What are some potential systematic failures that could lead to gender pay differences?
  • How can training and policy reviews help in correcting pay disparities?
  • What is the significance of having a panel conduct salary investigations in the context of gender pay equality?
  • What might be included in position descriptions to help classify wage levels effectively?
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