The Pay Equity Office (PEO) of Ontario introduces the new Theory of Change for Achieving Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value, a comprehensive guide for policymakers, employers, unions, and advocates. This resource, launched in conjunction with International Equal Pay Day and shared with Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC), distills global best practices for overcoming the gender pay gap, which averages 20% worldwide and 13% in Ontario.
Why Download This Report?
- Discover evidence-based solutions tackling seven root causes: undervaluing women’s work, low workforce participation, educational and job segregation, discrimination (including intersectional impacts), the care penalty, lack of pay transparency, and limited unionization and collective bargaining.
- Gain insights from real-world case studies in Ontario, Japan, Luxembourg, Australia, New Zealand, the EU, Sweden, South Africa, Spain, and Iceland.
- See the economic and social benefits of pay equity: up to US$7 trillion added to the global economy, 20% higher GDP per capita, lower poverty, and boosted workforce participation.
Solutions include:
- Gender-neutral job evaluation and legislation
- Expanded childcare, parental leave, and flexible work policies
- Targeted STEM education initiatives
- Pay transparency mandates, regular audits, and action plans
- Strong union representation and inclusive bargaining agreements
