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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