Case Law Equal pay cases (19/6/1969 and 15/12/1972)

The first substantial attempt at addressing the issue of pay equity came in 1969 with a decision by the Conciliation and Arbitration Commission that saw the introduction of the principle of equal pay for equal work (127 CAR 1142). However, this did not apply in cases where the work in question was usually performed by women.

The 1972 Equal Pay Case resulted in the extension of the 1969 equal pay principle to include equal pay in award rates for work of equal value. This meant that the work of women in female-dominated industries could be compared to the work of men in male-dominated industries.

This was to be phased in through three equal instalments. Parties were to agree where possible but if no agreement was reached, the question would be referred to the Commission. Work value inquiries were to be conducted where no agreement was reached.

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