After being approved by the Chamber of Deputies, the proposal establishing the equal pay between men and women in equal functions goes on to be analyzed by the Federal Senate.
The bill has MP Jack Rocha (PT-ES) as rapporteur and was validated without changes after an agreement signed between the party leaders during a previous meeting.
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The project received wide support, being approved by 325 votes in favor and only 36 against this Thursday, 4. In order to ensure equal pay, Bill 1085/23, presented by the Federal Government, includes strict measures for companies that disrespect the rule. Check out the new proposal!
Bill that equalizes salary in the same function
The Equality Bill, which aims to promote equal pay between men and women, is a of the proposals included in a package of measures presented by the government on the International Day of Woman.
The promise to intensify inspection in this regard was part of Simone Tebet's presidential campaign last year. and was incorporated into Lula's government plan after an agreement was reached to guarantee support for the Partido dos dos Workers.
This initiative reflects and highlights the government's commitment to promoting gender equality and combating the existing wage gap, with relevant actions in the face of the political struggle. As a form of commitment, if approved in other procedures, the proposal provides for fines and indemnities.
In addition to establishing fines, the proposal indicates the possibility of compensation for moral damages to the affected workers. Additionally, the project authorizes that salary equalization be achieved through a preliminary court decision. The proposal generated debates before being put to the vote, as highlighted by the project's rapporteur.
“We know that the sectors represented, the economic sectors, were concerned about some nuances of the project, but I want to say: here there is the commitment of women who understand and know the political struggle ”, she indicated to deputy.
Now, it will proceed to other procedures to be effective.
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