The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976
Learn about The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 which ensures equal pay for men and women in India.
"Equal Pay Gender Equality Workplace Discrimination Employment Law Women's Rights Public Sector Private Sector"
Summary
The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 was passed to ensure that men and women receive equal pay for work of equal value. The Act applies to all establishments that employ both men and women, including the public and private sectors. The Act prohibits discrimination against women in matters of recruitment, promotion, and training. It also provides for the appointment of authorities to enforce the provisions of the Act and investigate complaints of discrimination. The Act also provides for the payment of compensation to women who have been discriminated against.
Table of Contents
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| 1 | Section 1: Short Title, Extent And Commencement | Open |
| 2 | Section 2: Definitions | Open |
| 3 | Section 3: Act To Have Overriding Effect | Open |
| 4 | Section 4: Duty Of Employer To Pay Equal Remuneration To Men And Women Workers For Same Work Or Work Of A Similar Nature | Open |
| 5 | Section 5: No Discrimination To Be Made While Recruiting Men And Women Workers | Open |
| 6 | Section 6: Advisory Committee | Open |
| 7 | Section 7: Power Of Appropriate Government To Appoint Authorities For Hearing And Deciding Claims And Complaints | Open |
| 8 | Section 8: Duty Of Employers To Maintain Registers | Open |
| 9 | Section 9: Inspectors | Open |
| 10 | Section 10: Penalties | Open |
| 11 | Section 11: Offences By Companies | Open |
| 12 | Section 12: Cognizance And Trial Of Offences | Open |
| 13 | Section 13: Power To Make Rules | Open |
| 14 | Section 14: Power Of Central Government To Give Directions | Open |
| 15 | Section 15: Act Not To Apply In Certain Special Cases | Open |
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