Equal pay
What does the Confederation do to ensure equal pay?
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Promoting equal pay with Logib
Equal pay is key to achieving equality in working life and is an important element of good governance. A transparent pay system and equal pay analysis help employers to promote and implement equal pay within their sphere of influence.
![Two office chairs of different heights show that equality in the workplace has not yet been achieved.](https://prod-ebgch-hcms-sdweb.imgix.net/2023/09/26/41bb3ffd-faf7-4e68-8da7-ec5c3ace89a6.jpeg?rect=107%2C0%2C1707%2C960&w=1024&auto=format)
Charter for equal pay in the public sector
Public sector organisations can underline their commitment to equal pay by signing the Charter for equal pay. In recent years, the cantons, communes and state-associated organisations that have signed the Charter have implemented numerous measures.
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Equal pay in procurement
For the Confederation, equal pay is a component of sustainable procurement. Companies bidding for federal public contracts must ensure compliance with equal pay.
What can you do to ensure equal pay?
![A magnifying glass reminiscent of a five-franc piece as a means of taking a closer look at wages within enterprises.](https://prod-ebgch-hcms-sdweb.imgix.net/2023/09/25/1fda127c-2383-4e17-99e1-c13eb42aab7d.jpeg?rect=107%2C0%2C1707%2C960&w=1024&auto=format)
Promoting equal pay with Logib
Equal pay is key to achieving equality in working life and is an important element of good governance. A transparent pay system and equal pay analysis help employers to promote and implement equal pay within their sphere of influence.
![The pay gap between women and men is illustrated by credit cards of different sizes.](https://prod-ebgch-hcms-sdweb.imgix.net/2023/09/26/58d22091-e55d-4053-a115-61c9136ae5f4.jpeg?rect=107%2C0%2C1707%2C960&w=1024&auto=format)
For employees: Take action against pay discrimination
If you suspect pay discrimination on the basis of your gender, there are a number of ways you can take action. Read here about what to do and where you can find further information and support.
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Financial aid for projects on gender equality in the workplace
Switzerland does not allow discrimination based on gender in the workplace. This is stipulated by the Federal Act on Gender Equality. The Confederation supports projects that aim to promote true gender equality in the workplace in practice and awards financial aid of around 4.5 million francs annually for this purpose. The Federal Office for Gender Equality (FOGE) is responsible for awarding this financial aid.