Women in Ireland currently earn an average of 14.4 percent less than men. The pay gap in Italy has increased by 4 percent in five years, up from 12.4 percent in 2008. The average EU pay gap between men and women is 16.4 percent.
84% Yes |
16% No |
80% Yes |
5% No |
4% Yes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position |
6% No, there are too many other variables such as education, experience, and tenure that determine a fair salary |
3% No, this is irrelevant because the gender wage gap is a myth |
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1% No, the government should never determine what a private business should pay employees |
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0% No, the current requirements in the Equal Pay Act of 1963 are already sufficient |
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Unique answers from Ireland users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@9HM7ZJW4mos4MO
1. No, Gender pay gap is a myth 2. It should be based off of their work experience, skills and etc. 3. Government should not determine what a private business should pay their employees. 4.Both Genders should have equal opportunities.
@9FGWW687mos7MO
Yes & No Negotiation is a big factor if two people are offered same role doing same work and are offered the same salary and one person accepts the first offer and the other negotiates a higher salary then i do not see a problem they deserve the higher salary for the use of their negotiation skills.
@93TSBPP2yrs2Y
Yes they should but isn't it already illegal to pay differently based on a persons gender??
@8VYYT2Z3yrs3Y
The wage gap doesn't exist anymore. But yes
@8VS4PHT3yrs3Y
This is not a problem anymore. But 100%
@8VMB94N3yrs3Y
They are already required. But 100%
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