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brooklynite

(94,688 posts) Wed Apr 5, 2017, 11:42 AM Apr 2017

Iceland set to tackle gender pay gap with world's toughest law

Source: BBC

Iceland's parliament is examining a bill that would require companies to prove they offer equal pay to employees.

The law, which is set to become a world first, aims to close the wage gap between men and women.

Companies face auditing and possible fines if they do not comply.

Iceland was ranked first in the World Economic Forum's 2015 Global Gender Gap Index, followed by Norway, Finland and Sweden.

Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-39501616

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Iceland set to tackle gender pay gap with world's toughest law (Original Post) brooklynite Apr 2017 OP

This country really has its shit together. teezy Apr 2017 #1

But try to get a good pizza... brooklynite Apr 2017 #2

Iceland was highlighted in Michael Moores movie, "Where to invade next" Equinox Moon Apr 2017 #3

If only their Winters weren't so cold only Vikings survive Sunlei Apr 2017 #4

teezy

(269 posts)

1. This country really has its shit together.

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Wed Apr 5, 2017, 11:56 AM

Apr 2017

Truly. All the nordic countries do... in my opinion.

brooklynite

(94,688 posts)

2. But try to get a good pizza...

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Wed Apr 5, 2017, 12:05 PM

Apr 2017

Equinox Moon

(6,344 posts)

3. Iceland was highlighted in Michael Moores movie, "Where to invade next"

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Wed Apr 5, 2017, 01:20 PM

Apr 2017

Women are 50-60% of business board of directors and in their legislature.
They strongly believe in equality. One woman is a token, two is a representation and 50/50 is equal.

Sunlei

(22,651 posts)

4. If only their Winters weren't so cold only Vikings survive

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Wed Apr 5, 2017, 02:43 PM

Apr 2017

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