Microsoft Corporation(NASDAQ:MSFT)’s 2023 Global Diversity & Inclusion Report addresses the controversial issue of pay disparity, particularly white employees being paid less than other employees in the name of “pay equity.” has become clear.
Microsoft acknowledged this discrepancy and attributed it to factors that legitimately impact total pay. ” It reveals that for every dollar earned by a white U.S. employee with the same title, level, and tenure, all racial and ethnic minority groups collectively earn $1.007. .
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The report highlights gender disparities, showing that for every dollar earned by men, women earn $1.007. However, it also states that “the median unadjusted wage analysis shows that a woman’s total salary is her 90.3% of a man’s total salary.”
According to Forbes magazine, women in the United States earn just 82 cents for every dollar earned by men. Even when comparing women and men with the same job title, seniority, and working hours, there is still an 11% gender gap in take-home pay.
While some see these measures as progressive steps toward equity, others question their legality and potential consequences.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk also questioned the legality of the move, asking, “Is it legal?” Reply to a post by Libs on TikTok to X.
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According to the Ministry of Labor, “Article 194 of the Labor Code provides that an employee may be paid a lower wage than an employee of the opposite sex for equivalent work requiring equivalent skill, effort, and responsibility and performed under similar working conditions. “is prohibited.”
While these initial laws were enacted to help minorities and women achieve equal pay, Microsoft’s actions may represent extreme overcompensation.
As companies strive to promote diversity and inclusion in their workforces, the debate over pay equity and regulatory compliance continues to rage.
As Microsoft and other companies navigate this complex landscape, the pursuit of fair compensation and equal opportunity remains paramount. It remains to be seen whether these efforts will lead to real equity or legal issues in the future.
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