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5 February 2024 is a symbolic day to promote equal pay for men and women. The Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance, recognising the negative socio-economic impact of the pay gap, reaffirms its commitment to the goal of full and substantive equality between men and women at work, of which the achievement of equal pay is an integral part. The wage gap between men and women in Cyprus reached 9.7% in 2021 (latest official data), compared to the European Union (EU) average of 12.7%. It is also significant that the percentage of the gap has been decreasing over time, with a 35% decrease over the last decade.
The EU, recognizing the need to strengthen the implementation of the principle of equal pay between men and women, proceeded in May 2023 to adopt a new Directive promoting pay transparency, as it seems to be key to achieving further progress.
The EU, recognizing the need to strengthen the implementation of the principle of equal pay between men and women, proceeded in May 2023 to adopt a new Directive promoting pay transparency, as it seems to be key to achieving further progress. The increased information on wages dictated by the Directive should make it easier for workers to claim their right to equal pay, but also for employers and social partners to take appropriate action to ensure that the right to "equal pay for equal work and work of equal value" is implemented.
The Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance is orienting its next interventions towards actions that will enhance wage transparency, which have also been included in the National Strategy for Gender Equality 2024 - 2026. For the implementation of these actions, it expects cooperation between employers and employees, but also the substantial contribution of the social partners.
(NYAN/EATH)
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