The Wire: Interviews: Pay Equity

A working group report has returned with some recommendations on how measures for pay equity should be approached by the government.

The recommendations would mean women can take up pay equity claims with their employers, and the employers would have a framework to address pay equity.

The report comes after care worker Kristine Bartlett filed a case against an elderly care home for equal pay.

Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Woodhouse has been given the recommendations and his office says we can expect a decision in a few weeks.

But Simon Wallace of the New Zealand Aged Care Association says the recommendations are being practiced by the aged care sector already.

They're currently involved in the dispute between Kristine Bartlett and the company.

They've chosen to side with the employer, saying pay equity would cost the sector millions, and force many businesses to close.

Wire Host Daniel Walker spoke to Pay Equity Challenge Coalition spokesperson Angel