Gender discrimination (particularly) in wage matters: an analysis of the decision on the merits from the European Committee of Social Rights, University Women of Europe [UWE] v. Portugal, Complaint no. 136/2016

Milena Rouxinol; Ana Teresa Ribeiro

doi:10.46661/lexsocial.6442

Gender discrimination (particularly) in wage matters: an analysis of the decision on the merits from the European Committee of Social Rights, University Women of Europe [UWE] v. Portugal, Complaint no. 136/2016

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The present article addresses the subject of gender pay gap, providing an in-depth analysis of the decision on the merits of the European Committee of Social Rights regarding complaint no. 136/2016, against Portugal. To this end, it renders an overview of the most relevant international and European provisions on this matter and an explanation of the Portuguese legal regime. The sociological and legal reasons for gender disparity are also discussed, as well as the difficulties associated with the implementation of the principle of equal pay. Finally, it analyses the Law of equal pay, recently introduced in the Portuguese legal order.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	548-579
Number of pages	32
Journal	Lex Social: Revista de Derechos Sociales
Volume	12
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.46661/lexsocial.6442
Publication status	Published - 24 Feb 2022

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 5 Gender Equality
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities

Keywords

Gender pay gap
Revised European Social Charter
Complaint no. 136/2016
Principle of equal pay
Portuguese legislation
principle of equal pay, Portuguese legislation

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Gender discrimination (particularly) in wage matters: an analysis of the decision on the merits from the European Committee of Social Rights, University Women of Europe [UWE] v. Portugal, Complaint no. 136/2016

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