Prohibition of discrimination on ground of gender
Section 3 of the Code on Wages, 2019 deals with prohibition of discrimination on ground of gender. There shall be no discrimination in an establishment or any unit thereof among employees on the ground of gender in matters relating to wages by the same employer, in respect of the same work or work of a similar nature done by any employee. The Act was enacted on 08 Aug 2019.
(1) There shall be no discrimination in an establishment or any unit thereof among employees on the ground of gender in matters relating to wages by the same employer, in respect of the same work or work of a similar nature done by any employee.
(2) No employer shall, --
(i) for the purposes of complying with the provisions of sub-section (1), reduce the rate of wages of any employee; and
(ii) make any discrimination on the ground of sex while recruiting any employee for the same work or work of similar nature and in the conditions of employment, except where the employment of women in such work is prohibited or restricted by or under any law for the time being in force.
Section 3, The Code on Wages, 2019 (Act 29 of 2019).
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Questions about Section 3
What does Section 3 of the Code on Wages deal with?
Section 3 of the Code on Wages is headed "Prohibition of discrimination on ground of gender". There shall be no discrimination in an establishment or any unit thereof among employees on the ground of gender in matters relating to wages by the same employer, in respect of the same work or work of a similar nature done by any employee.
How do I find court cases under Section 3 of the Code on Wages?
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What should I read with Section 3 of the Code on Wages, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When was Section 3 of the Code on Wages enacted?
Section 3 of the Code on Wages, cited as Code on Wages 2019 3, was enacted on 08 Aug 2019 as Act 29 of 2019. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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