1. European Economic and Social Committee
Gender Pay Gap
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2. Gender Overall Earnings Gap
The difference between the average annual earnings between women and men - it takes into account disadvantages women face:
lower hourly earnings;
working fewer hours in paid jobs;
lower employment rates.
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3. European Economic and Social Committee
Gender Pay Gap
The difference between men’s and women’s pay, based on the average difference in gross hourly earnings, which are paid directly to an employee before any deductions for income tax and social security contributions are made.
It does not take into account all of the factors that impact on this gap, such as differences in education, labour market experience, hours worked, type of job.
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4. European Economic and Social Committee
Gender Pay Gap in EU
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5. Gender Pay Gap in Selected Countries
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6. European Economic and Social Committee
Gender Pay Gap in EU
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7. Gender Pay Gap Differences in EU Regions
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8. Female Labour Force Participation by Age Group
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9. Factors that Contribute to the Gender Pay Gap
top positions are mostly held by men
women take charge of important unpaid tasks
women spend periods off the labour market more often than men
in some occupations women are overrepresented
pay discrimination, while illegal, still exists
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10. Factors Driving Changes in Female Labour Force Participation
religious, cultural and social norms
access to education, including life-long learning and vocational training
income level
fertility
sectoral structure of economy
legal and institutional framework
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11. The Main Causes of the Gender Pay Gap
discrimination in the workplace
different jobs, different sectors
workplace practices and pay systems
undervaluated women’s work and skills
few women in leadership positions
gender roles in the society
balancing work and family duties
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12. Benefits of Closing the Gender Pay Gap
fairer and more equal society
more quality jobs
profits for business, workers and the economy
no litigation and complains
basis for economic growth
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13. Thank You for Your Attention
Krzysztof Pater
European Economic and Social Committee