The Pay Equity Committee: Formation and Compliance

Composition Rules and Roles of the Pay Equity Committee

When an organization employs more than 100 employees, the employer is legally required to establish a pay equity committee for each pay equity plan or program to be completed. The purpose of the committee is to ensure a structured, transparent, and compliant approach to the pay equity process.

A pay equity committee is composed of representatives of the employer, employees, and accredited associations (unions), where applicable. The committee must include a minimum of three (3) members and comply with the following requirements:

• At least two-thirds (2/3) of the committee members must be employees.
• At least 50% of the employee representatives must be women.
• Employer representatives must not exceed one-third (1/3) of the committee members.

Committee members may include internal representatives or external parties, such as specialized pay equity consultants. As a result, various committee structures are possible, depending on the organization's size, workforce composition, and union representation.

The pay equity committee plays a key role in the initial and critical stages of the pay equity process. Its responsibilities include:

• Identifying predominantly female and male job categories.
• Selecting the job evaluation method and assessment tools.
• Evaluating and comparing job categories.
• Identifying required salary adjustments.
• Participating in the posting of pay equity results.

With respect to salary adjustment payments, the committee acts in an advisory capacity only, as the employer retains final decision-making authority.

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