Closing the gap: Latest news.

We all have a part to play in closing the global wage gap, and it starts with educating ourselves on the latest equal pay news and articles of interest.

We hope you enjoy our June roundup...

? Pitch Imperfect: Discrimination Persists for Women in Football

An overwhelming majority of women in the football industry report facing workplace discrimination, witnessing no corrective action and having their complaints disregarded after experiencing discrimination. With only some agreeing that women can excel in the sport, the findings underscore the urgent need for an intersectional approach to tackle deep-rooted gender biases and barriers in football. Read more.

????Trailblazing Turkish Unions Fight Workplace Gender Bias

Turkish labour unions are pioneering innovative strategies to tackle gender-based violence and discrimination in the workplace. They are educating workers on international standards, and negotiating progressive collective agreements with provisions for violence prevention and family support while incentivising foreign investment to compel companies to implement quotas and best practices to advance women's rights and equality. Read more.

???????????? Organizational Affiliation Blinds Employees to Gender Bias

A strong affiliation with one's employer can make employees less likely to recognise and report subtle gender discrimination. They may prioritize loyalty to the organisation over addressing unfair treatment, underscoring the need for companies to foster open communication, encourage employees to speak up, and hold leaders accountable for creating an inclusive workplace culture. Read more.

?????? Sexism permeates every layer of the music industry?

The landmark report Mysogyny in Music by British MPs reveals that women in the music industry face widespread gender discrimination, sexual harassment, unequal pay, and limited opportunities, echoing findings from recent research. The industry remains dominated by men in leadership roles and non-disclosure agreements and colleagues often protect perpetrators of abuse. Read more.

?? Apple Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Gender Pay Gap

Two Apple employees filed a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing the tech giant of paying women less than men for similar work, seeking to represent over 12,000 current and former female employees in engineering, marketing, and AppleCare roles in California.?The lawsuit alleges Apple's practices of asking for "pay expectation" during hiring perpetuate the gender pay gap, disadvantaging women candidates. Read more.

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By Aurélien Joly