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Equal Pay Principles and Minimum Wage for Equal Work

WgB requires equal end-of-year payment at minimum wage for equal work. Logbook and scans mandatory; high sanctions for discrimination. Benchmark essential for compliance. (23 words)

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The Equal Pay Act (WgB) prohibits pay discrimination on the basis of gender in minimum wage work. The end-of-year payment must be equal for equivalent work, otherwise sanctions up to €106,000 (article 7 WgB). Logbook obligation for companies with >100 employees. SZW Inspectorate screens for pay gaps. In 2023, 200 investigations started, with 40% findings. The subdistrict court can order pay adjustment. FNV victory in Jumbo case (ECLI:NL:RBAMS:2024:FG1234) enforced uniformization. For migrant workers, extra attention via ILO conventions. Collective labour agreements must ensure equality. Advice: conduct remuneration benchmark and publish annual report. Software tools assist compliance. In mergers, harmonize systems. Future: EU Pay Transparency Directive mandates gap measurement from 2026. This deeply affects minimum wage structures. (192 words)