09 January 2024

Pay inequality crackdown

Multiple-choice questions. In order to be awarded CPD units you must answer the following five random questions correctly. If you fail the test, please reread the article before attempting the questions again.

  1. In Ireland, which sector has the highest pay gap, at almost 25 percent?

  2. In 2022 what percentage of employers in Ireland reported a gender pay gap figure of over 5 percent?

  3. Which of the following statements is true? Statement 1, under Ireland's Gender Pay Gap Information Act, there is already a legal requirement for employers to take action. Statement 2, Ireland's Gender Pay Gap Information Act will add to the pressure on employers when the directive is implemented

  4. Under the EU pay transparency directive, which of the following types of data are required to be disclosed?

  5. Which organisations are affected by the EU pay transparency directive?

  6. What does the EU pay transparency directive prohibit employers from asking prospective employees?

  7. Under the transparency directive, when will employers be required to conduct pay audits?

  8. When will the new directive come into force?

  9. Which of the following statements is true? Statement 1, under the EU directive, the criteria for determining pay levels must be easily accessible by employees. Statement 2, under the EU directive, employers will not have to disclose pay levels if it could affect the organisation's market position

  10. Which of the following statements is true? Statement 1, under the EU directive, the gender pay gap for employees with disabilities must be reported. Statement 2, data on employees with disabilities is already recorded under discrimination legislation and is therefore not a requirement under the directive

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