Law No. 14.611 establishing equal pay and remuneration criteria between women and men. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Legislation Date 2023 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject General Keyword Gender Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Equity Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Law provides for equal pay and remuneration criteria, in accordance with the regulations, between women and men for carrying out work of equal value or performing the same function and amends Consolidation of Labour Laws, approved by Decree-Law No. 5.452 of 1 May 1943. In the event of discrimination based on sex, race, ethnicity, origin or age, the payment of salary differences owed to the discriminated employee does not preclude their right to claim compensation for moral damages, considering the specificities of the specific case. Full text Portuguese Website www.planalto.gov.br References - Legislation Implemented by Decree No. 11.795 regulating Law No. 14.611 on the equal pay and remuneration criteria between women and men. Legislation | Brazil | 2023 Keyword: Enforcement/compliance, Gender, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Equity Source: FAO, FAOLEX