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🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Women earn significantly less: The 'gender pay gap' is largest in Bavaria

In Bavaria, women earn on average almost €5.30 less per hour than men, marking an increase in the gender pay gap compared to previous years.

Mar 20 • 10:46 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The pay gap is not just numbers. What mechanisms sustain it?

The article discusses the various mechanisms that support the pay gap beyond simple numerical values.

Mar 20 • 04:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

In this field, women earn 700 euros less than men

Women in the sales sector earn 700 euros less per month than men, according to a recent study by the Sales and Marketing Professionals (MMA).

Mar 19 • 09:48 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Still Few Women in Management and Councils

The article discusses the ongoing gender pay gap in the banking sector in Poland, highlighting the lower representation of women in management positions.

Mar 9 • 04:29 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Women in Part-Time: 'Parental Leave Should Be Shared Completely'

Economist Nicola Fuchs-Schündeln argues that outdated norms and tax disincentives contribute to women's reduced work hours and earnings, suggesting that increasing paternity leave could help rectify this issue.

Mar 8 • 09:31 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

On March 8: Equal pay starts with data. Poland before the wage transparency test

Women in Poland earn on average 8.5% less per hour than men, and this gap widens to 15-18% when accounting for factors like education and experience, with hopes for change resting on upcoming EU pay transparency regulations.

Mar 8 • 09:04 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Analysis: Female executives earn nearly 100,000 less than men

A recent wage analysis reveals a significant pay gap between male and female executives in Denmark, with female leaders earning an average of 98,000 kroner less annually than their male counterparts.

Mar 8 • 08:16 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Proportion of Female Workers in Large Corporations is Only 25%... Their Pay is 71% of Males'

The proportion of female workers in South Korea's major corporations stands at 25%, and their average salary is reported to be 71% of their male counterparts.

Mar 8 • 05:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Women earn nearly a fifth less than men, disparities have deepened. Those in finance are worst off.

A report outlines that women in Czechia earn significantly less than men, particularly highlighting the disparities in the finance sector.

Mar 7 • 04:50 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Men's Day Is Every Day: The Wage Gap Between Women and Men Continues to Widen.

In Estonia, while average gross salaries increased by 11.2% in 2025, the gender pay gap persists with women earning substantially less than men.

Mar 6 • 08:55 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Female Workers on Partial Strike Ahead of International Women's Day: 'Achieve Real Gender Equality'

Ahead of International Women's Day, female workers in South Korea have raised their voices for gender pay equity through partial strikes in Seoul.

Mar 6 • 07:13 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PAY GAPS ⟩ There is still a significant gap in salary expectations between Estonian men and women

A recent study reveals a considerable gap in salary expectations between Estonian men and women, with men anticipating a median net salary of €2500 compared to women's €2000.

Mar 6 • 05:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

I found out about the 800,000 won difference with my male colleague

A woman discovered a significant wage gap with her male counterparts upon reviewing payroll documents at her workplace.

Mar 5 • 20:04 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

CSR HELLAS: "Equal pay for equal work - Pay transparency"

A discussion on eliminating the pay gap and implementing the European Directive on Pay Transparency took place at an event organized by CSR HELLAS in Athens.

Mar 5 • 12:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Men almost twice as likely as women to earn high salaries in ‘reality check’ on Australia’s gender pay gap

A report by Australia’s Workplace Gender Equality Agency reveals that men are significantly more likely than women to earn high salaries, highlighting persistent gender pay disparities.

Mar 2 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Australia's gender pay gap has narrowed. See where your employer stands

Australia has made progress in narrowing its gender pay gap, though women still earn significantly less than men on average.

Mar 2 • 13:02 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Equal Pay Day: The Price of Motherhood

On Equal Pay Day, Germany highlights the wage gap between men and women, with women statistically working unpaid for the first 58 days of the year due to this gap.

Feb 27 • 11:12 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Denmark misses EU deadline for new rules on wage gaps between men and women

Denmark has failed to meet the EU deadline for implementing new rules on wage transparency between male and female employees, delaying the introduction of required measures until January next year.

Feb 27 • 03:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Will everyone soon know my salary? A change to wages is coming that worries many

A new EU directive set to be implemented in 2026 aims to increase salary transparency across workplaces to address gender pay gaps.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The government proposes not to consider G. Paluckas' initiative on salary transparency: will submit amendments to the Labor Code

The Lithuanian government is pushing to amend the Labor Code to mandate salary transparency among employers, emphasizing equal pay and the reporting of wage disparities based on gender.

Feb 25 • 12:15 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Women’s Strike Rally on March 6 Ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8

Ahead of International Women’s Day, various women's and labor organizations are planning a strike to demand gender equality in wages and address issues such as gender-based violence.

Feb 20 • 05:47 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Gender Pay Gap Won't Close for Another 30 Years, Warns Trade Unions Group

The Trades Union Congress warns that if progress continues at the current rate, the gender pay gap in Kenya will not close until 2056, with significant disparities remaining across various industries.

Feb 16 • 08:16 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

A feeling of 'dismay': companies worried about the arrival of salary transparency

Companies in France are expressing concerns over the upcoming implementation of the European directive on salary transparency, set for June 2026.

Feb 15 • 21:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

UK’s gender pay gap forecast to persist for another 30 years

A report by the Trades Union Congress reveals that the gender pay gap in the UK is projected to persist for another 30 years, with women effectively working for free for a portion of the year due to significant disparities in earnings compared to men.

Feb 15 • 11:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Gender pay gap 'won't close until 2056' as women work '47 days of year for free'

A new report from the Trades Union Congress (TUC) reveals that the gender pay gap in the UK will not close until 2056, with women effectively working 47 days per year for free compared to their male counterparts.

Feb 15 • 09:42 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Here’s Why Women Are Paid Less Than Men

The article discusses the gender pay gap and argues that when motherhood and its associated stereotypes are removed from the equation, the wage disparity between men and women disappears.

Feb 12 • 11:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The salary gap between men and women stagnates at 20% and half is due to higher part-time female employment

The gender pay gap in Spain remains at 20%, significantly influenced by the prevalence of part-time employment among women.

Feb 9 • 11:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Prove that you do not discriminate against women, Brussels instructs companies. But women will not notice it in their paychecks

Czech companies will be required to demonstrate equal pay for women and men starting next year due to a new EU directive, despite studies suggesting that wage disparities may not be as significant as reported.

Feb 7 • 19:16 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Yes to the comparison between salaries. "Less disparity between men and women"

The Italian government is set to present a legislative decree to address salary transparency and reduce gender pay disparities by aligning wages for equal work by June 7.

Feb 3 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Life & Tech

Marandola (Aidp): “Gender equality in salaries is an opportunity for Italy”

Matilde Marandola, president of Aidp, emphasizes the EU directive on wage transparency as a cultural and legislative opportunity for Italy to address the gender pay gap.

Feb 3 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Elena Irureta, actress: "The proportion of characters for men is much greater and we earn less. There is still a long way to go"

Elena Irureta discusses the gender disparities in the film industry, emphasizing the greater number of roles for men and the lower pay for women, while reflecting on her proactive approach to her career.

Jan 2 • 20:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Four Hills Tournament for Women: "The biggest gap we still have is the prize money"

Selina Freitag, a 24-year-old ski jumper from Erlabrunn, discusses the ongoing gender pay gap in ski jumping as she prepares for the Four Hills Tournament.

Dec 29 • 16:20 UTC

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