Section 304 — Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)

Equal remuneration order may implement equal remuneration in stages

An equal remuneration order may implement equal remuneration for work of equal or comparable value in stages (as provided in the order) if the FWC considers that it is not feasible to implement equal remuneration for work of equal or comparable value when the order comes into operation.

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Related sections

s 301 — Meanings of employee and employer
s 302 — FWC may make an order requiring equal remuneration
s 303 — Equal remuneration order may increase, but must not reduce, rates of remuneration
s 305 — Contravening an equal remuneration order
s 306 — Inconsistency with modern awards, enterprise agreements and orders of the FWC
s 306A — Guide to this Part

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