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Treat Her Right provides details and insights to the public on how equal pay is influencing business and the economy in New Zealand. With pay not being equal with the country’s workforce, there are many campaigns, projects, and employees to try and get more awareness for the situation and the problematic future it’s creating.

We provide up-to-date information on the system and how the country has already improved on the pay gap between men and women in New Zealand’s workforce.

Projects and Events

Throughout New Zealand, many organizations have been active in projects and events to raise awareness and show their dedication in not giving up for receiving equal pay between men and women.

With all the events and campaigns that have been going around with organizations and communities standing together for change, there have been numerous positive changes in the pay gap. But work still needs to be done to get completely fair and equal pay between men and women.

Gender Pay Gap

The gender pay gap in New Zealand is the difference in the median hourly wages of both genders in the Country. In 2021 the gap between what women and men got paid by employers was set at 9.1%. Stats NZ publishes the annual statistics sourced from the Household Labour Force Survey each year.

Although the rate has gone down significantly since the Equal Pay Act came into order in 1972, it’s still seen as a law that needs to be changed. Many New Zealand citizens believe that it’s time to change the Act and make pay between men and women doing the same work equal.

We provide updated and newly posted articles on the progress of amending the Equal Pay Act of New Zealand, the amendment importance, and upcoming events and campaigns to join.

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Casino Employment Benefits

Projects and EventsCasinos in New Zealand employ thousands of locals and provide them with many substantial benefits in growth, salary, and more. Casinos are known to treat their employees with respect and dignity. Some casinos even overlook the fact that they are allowed to pay women less and provide their employees, no matter what gender, with a chance to make extra money outside of their salaries. Many employees also take on gambling themselves in their free time or play online slot games on NZ online casino with the casino’s freely provided Wi-Fi. Personal Interaction Working in a casino provides employees with a chance to meet a lot of different people in a variety of industries. This can help to further your career or find that big break you’ve been waiting for. You also work in teams which makes it that much better to accomplish tasks and to be accompanied throughout each shift. Room For Growth Whether working for an online casino or a ground-based casino, there is always room to grow. The gambling industry is a rapidly growing industry, with online gambling taking over the entertainment world one game at a time. With the popularity of casinos, you can be sure to grow if you are learning more about the industry while working. Extra Income No matter whether you live in a county where there is a pay gap between male and female employees, you can always make more money by getting tips and doing extra work. New Zealand has a 9.1% gap rating between male and female salaries, making it vital to work hard for tips in the industry. Working in the Gambling industry has many benefits with pay, growth, and financial stability in a growing market. Especially with online casinos, there are many jobs available, with the industry growing at a fast pace. [...]

The Importance of Equal Pay in Casino’s

Equal Pay CampaignsIn many countries around the world, there is still a problem with men and women not receiving equal pay in the workplace. This problem is present throughout various industries. In New Zealand, the pay gap between men and women stands at 9.1%, which is already a significantly better rate than 16.3% in 1998. Equal pay plays an important role in keeping employees focused and happy in the workplace, this works the same way as team building which can be done with games or challenges in teams. With Duelz for players in New Zealand, there are a variety of games that are cantered on men and women playing the games against each other. This can work well among work teams to play against each other. Here we look at how important it is for employees at casinos to receive the same pay when working in the same roles with the same responsibilities and experience. Makes all Employees Understand Their Value By implementing equal pay into the workplace, all employees will feel valued and appreciated. When employees feel more valuable, they start to provide better quality work due to confidence build-up and appreciation towards fairness. Makes the Casino Stand Out In business, no matter which industry you are in, it’s important to be seen. Online gambling is seen as one of the most competitive industries in recent years, making it vital for any online or ground-based casino to stand out among its competitors. People will Want to Work for the Company Being a company that pays equal to both men and women will immediately draw more talented employees. As a casino, you will be able to pick and choose between the best options in talent and experience. Equal pay is steadily becoming an important factor in standing out as a company, and the gambling industry is at the forefront of the movement. [...]

History of Equal Pay Campaigns in New Zealand

Equal Pay Campaigns / Projects and EventsCampaigns for equal pay in New Zealand are not a new subject. These campaigns have been running since the 1950s and are still going strong in advocating equal pay for all New Zealanders, whether they are male or female. These are some of the most memorable campaigns for equal pay among men and women. Campaign for Equal Pay by PSA The PSA Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi has always been proud and dedicated to a history of advocating equal pay throughout New Zealand. The organization has been fighting for equality of women since 1913 and is now dedicated to achieving success in equal pay for all. In 2021 The PSA started the campaign for Equal Pay with a focus on Pay Equity Claims and Gender Pay Action Plans. E tū Campaign for Equal Pay E tū is one of the most successful campaigns run in New Zealand for equal pay among males and females. They lead the way on equal pay with a huge victory of 55000 care workers across New Zealand. They stand up for the public and defend workers against pay discrimination. Public Service Association Protest Female workers from the Public Service Association challenged the limits on their salaries with a campaign for equal pay in 1956. The campaign was led by Jean Parker, who appealed the system and successfully challenged the appointment of a male cadet to a higher-paid position. The campaign meeting took place on the 4th of September at Dominion Farmers Conference Hall in Wellington. The campaign was successful in bringing the matter of unfair pay and inequality to the relevant authorities. Mind The Gap Campaign – November 2021 Mind the Gap is a campaign that started in November 2021. The date of the campaign stands as exactly fifty years after the Equal Pay Act of 1972 was put into place and 125 years after the first meeting was held at the National Council of Women. The campaign called for equal pay for all genders in New Zealand. Until today there is still a price gap where all female workers are paid 9% less than male workers. With equal pay being amended now and then shows how these campaigns are slowly working towards a fair and equal salary-based system. [...]

Equal Pay in Sports

Equal Pay Campaigns / Projects and EventsSport has always been seen as being part of unequal pay in terms of an industry not paying women as well as men in the same categories of sport. This is an overview of pay inequality in sport. Most women in sport had gone without any financial rewards for years, even when they were at the top of their game in New Zealand. It’s known throughout the country that women almost purely play sport just for the love and passion of the game and not for making a great living. Some select few have been able to use sport as their full-time career and made a good living from it. Many NZ women sports players have jobs outside of their professional sports careers to pay the bills; playing sports seems like a hobby. The NZ government has largely been putting more money into women’s sports to try and solve the growing issue, which has sparked many sports organizations to have a change of heart towards unequal pay. Many sportswomen are losing out on the time and commitment needed to play at an elite level. The Black Ferns are now officially a paid women’s sports team in New Zealand, being paid by the New Zealand Rugby Federation. Due to the federation now paying the Black Ferns, it’s known that they are now the only large sports organization that is paying women athletes. The contracted Black Ferns team members are now being paid up to $20 000 in retainers, whereas the All-Blacks men’s ruby team pays some of the team members up to $1 million a season as well as $7500 each week. Overall, pay an All-Black rugby player can expect is over $185 000 per season. With the pay gap seen in sport, it’s at least inevitable for things to get back to normal as there are already many amendments working towards helping women to reach larger pay in sport. This will be done by further pushing women’s division sports onto fans allowing the women to play more games and get paid more. [...]

Why Projects for Equal Pay are Still Necessary Throughout the World

Projects and EventsWomen earn on average 23% less than men doing the same work in the same industries. This includes employees with the same experience globally; according to UN Women, this is a serious problem all over the world. The statistics show that women need to work an average of 94 extra days a year to make up for money lost to their counterparts in employment. This article will showcase how inequality in pay is still active and why all the campaigns and projects are running to change the legislation of equal pay. Equal Pay Can Help to End Poverty Most campaigns and projects speaking out against unequal pay believe that inequality adds a major disadvantage towards getting out of poverty in certain communities. Statistics have been given out by organizations providing that by eliminating the gender wage gap, global GDP can go up by a minimum of $12 Trillion by 2025. This is one of the most important factors to consider as a benefit when equalizing pay between all genders. This can drop poverty by up to 50% in some countries. Women Are Most Likely to Struggle in Retirement Many of the campaigns around the world are centred on the long-term effects of unequal pay among men and women. It’s believed that as workers grow older, the wage gap grows wider. The National Institute of Retirement Security in the US found that the wage gap has grown by 44% by the time female workers reach the age of 80. The study also proved that women aged between the mid to late seventies are more likely to fall below the poverty line. Women in the Workplace Choose between Caregiving and pay Many campaigns around inequality in the workplace are focused not only on the pay gap but also on caregiving. The projects and campaigns over the world aim to raise awareness that caregiving and having children should carry equal responsibility between genders. Currently, women still take on the bulk of these duties when it comes to taking off from work to care for their newborn babies. Campaigns with an aim towards reducing the impact of unequal pay and to completely remove the pay gap around the world are all vital for reducing poverty and living in a fair world. These campaigns have all helped advance amendments to equal pay bills in New Zealand. [...]

Overview of New Zealand’s Gender Pay Gap

Equal Pay CampaignsNew Zealand’s gender pay gap is known as the difference in the hourly wages paid to men and women in the country. As of 2021, the pay gap stands at 9.5%, which is significantly lower than it was a few years back. The percentage has been going down and up each year since the bill came into working. Until 1960 it was legal for men and women doing the same work to get paid different amounts in the public and private sector. In 2021 there is now legislation that prohibits gender discrimination in the workplace and employment by companies. The Government Service Equal Pay Act of 1960 abolished gender-based pay scales only in the public service sector and was then extended to the private sector. With The Human Rights Act of 1993 and the Employment elations Act of 2000, the prohibition of gender discrimination in all aspects of employment, including pay, was established, New Zealand has signed international agreements with the International Labour Organization and convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women in New Zealand. With communities, the public, society, and organizations having their own opinion on the salary gap between men and women, the New Zealand government has made various statements to address the issue and have explained it thoroughly. Ty international standards, in comparison, New Zealand has a moderately positive ratio in fair pay between men and women. The larger pay gap between men and women in New Zealand is seen as part of the problem that women are clustered into lower-paid occupations and that they are not properly represented in higher-level manager positions. A gender pay gap is not necessarily a validation of failure to ensure pay is equal for all genders doing equal work. Looking at the international market, there is no set pay rate for equality in the world. The gender wage gap provides an international comparison and is calculated by median hourly wages paid to full-time workers. [...]