Comparable worth, also known as 'equal pay for equal work,' is an employment theory advocating for compensation based on the value of the job to the organization, irrespective of who performs it. This principle is particularly relevant for addressing compensation inequities among female employees in the United States.
Worth refers to the inherent value of a commodity, good, service, or other economic factor. It is often measured beyond mere price in various contexts, such as comparable worth programs that aim for wage equity.
