Canadian Human Rights Commission: Pay Equity

IWD 2023

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The Pay Equity Act requires federally-regulated employers to take a proactive approach to correct gender wage gaps within their organization.

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Key Dates

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Pay Equity Act came into force

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Pay Equity Commissioner joins Canadian Human Rights Commission

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Government of Canada appoints Canada’s first federal pay equity Commissioner

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Pay Equity Act receives Royal Assent

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Government of Canada introduces proactive pay equity legislation

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