In 1997, women make up half of the workforce in Northern
Ireland. But there are major discrepencies in pay, with women earning 20% less
than men.
As this report
explains, the Equal Opportunities Commission is highlighting the need for a
change in the culture, including clarification of the Equal Pay Act and the
need for employers to regularly review their payscales. There is some good
news, however. More employers are getting on board with the Commission's aims
and actively engaging with its recommendations.