The gender pay gap at law firms in Australia is reportedly closing, according to data from Australia’s Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Released this week, this data reflects the pay differences between men and women from 2023 to 2024. However, some law firms have contended that the reported gap may be overestimated. They suggest that the survey did not compare like-for-like roles, which could skew the results.
Moreover, discrepancies in how data was collected and reported also came to light. For certain firms, the data reflected only the pay of lawyers, whereas others included all employees in their data set. This distinction could significantly impact the perceived extent of the gender pay gap at these firms. For additional details, you can access the full article via this link.