Legal strategies and policy recommendations for closing the gender pay gap in Moldova

Abstract

The gender pay gap is a significant issue in the country, with women earning significantly less than men for the same roles and qualifications. The purpose of this paper is to provide legal strategies and policy recommendations that can help close the gender pay gap in the Republic of Moldova. This paper will employ a qualitative research methodology, which involves the use of primary and secondary sources to gather data and information on the gender pay gap in the Republic of Moldova. The research will involve gathering data from official sources such as existing policy documents, media reports, and scholarly articles. This data will be used to analyze the current state of the gender pay gap and to formulate legal strategies and policy recommendations for closing it. According to a recent report by the World Economic Forum, Moldova ranks 59th out of 153 countries in terms of gender equality, with a significant gender pay gap still present in the country. Women in Moldova earn only 76% of their male counterparts’ salaries. This is indicative of the structural, economic and social inequalities present in Republic of Moldova which have resulted in the significant gender pay disparity. In order to close the gap, a number of initiatives need to be taken, including legislation that strengthens measures against gender discrimination, increased and improved access to education, greater representation of women in business and policy-making, and improved access to child care and flexible working arrangements for women.