Equal Pay Investigation and Analysis for the Equality and Human Rights Commission

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The Equality and Human Rights Commission awarded a contract to Beamans Ltd for the evaluation of whether individuals employed by an organisation under investigation are carrying out work of equal value to comparators.

The investigation responds to concerns raised by women employed by the organisation that they have not received equal pay for equal work and/or have been paid less than they would have been paid as men.

The Commission's intention, subject to finalisation of the terms of reference, is to select a representative sample of pay grievances that have been considered by the organisation, including those dealt with informally, at the first formal grievance stage, or on appeal, and involving women from a variety of roles attracting different levels of pay.

Beamans Ltd will analyse each case within the sample to determine whether an unlawful act has been committed.

The contract value is AUD 90,000.