Manifestations of Gender Inequality on the Labour Market: Wage Gap Specificities

Even though data from the last few years on gender disparities on the labour market show significant improvements, a large number of gender-based differentiation practices can still be observed. Most of the differences noticed are not only reflected in the quality of working women’s social and working lives, but also in quality of their life after retirement. The results achieved by applying the principles of good practice in equal opportunities and treatment between men and women on the labour market can translate into benefits not only for women but also for the society and the economy as a whole. The paper examines some of the typical occurrences of gender inequality in employment relations, with specific focus on the pay gap. In order to obtain the most relevant results, databases of several recognized institutions are used for documentation and analysis, as well as the results of previous research, reports, and studies published at national and international level. I believe that a multidimensional and unified approach to this kind of problem is still needed, as the potential results can stimulate further action in this field.