8.2.6 “Employment policy pay scale equity Have a policy on pay scale equity including a commitment to measurement and elimination of gender pay gaps”

As a public university, the University of El Oued is committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace where employees receive fair and just compensation. Guided by Algeria’s robust legal framework on wage equality, this policy outlines the university’s approach to ensuring pay scale equity, with a particular focus on identifying and addressing gender-based pay disparities.

Legal Framework

The University of El Oued adheres to the following national laws and regulations on wage equality:

1. Algerian Public Service Law (Law No. 133-66, June 2, 1966):
   • Article 5 prohibits gender-based differentiation in the application of pay laws, except in cases requiring specific physical readiness for designated roles.
2. Order No. 06-03 (July 15, 2006):
   • Article 26 underscores that discrimination based on gender, opinions, origin, or social circumstances is strictly forbidden.
   • Article 27 reinforces non-discrimination in employment practices.
   • Article 74 mandates equality in public service recruitment and employment, establishing a legal basis for pay equity.

By aligning with these laws, the university upholds its responsibility to create a workplace where pay equity is not only a legal obligation but also a moral imperative.

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Policy Objectives

1. Pay Scale Equity: Ensure all employees receive equal pay for equal work, regardless of gender or other personal attributes.
2. Regular Assessment: Conduct periodic reviews of pay scales to identify and address disparities.
3. Transparency: Promote transparency in salary structures and the decision-making process regarding compensation.
4. Capacity Building: Provide training to HR and administrative staff on equity and non-discrimination in pay.

Implementation Measures

1. Commitment to Equal Pay:
   • The university guarantees equal pay for employees performing work of equal value, in line with Article 84 of Algeria’s labour laws.
2. Transparent Recruitment and Promotion:
   • Adhere to equitable practices in recruitment and promotion, ensuring pay scales are standardized and free from bias.

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3. Grievance Mechanism:

• • Establish a confidential system through which employees can report concerns related to wage disparities or discrimination.

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4. Awareness Programs:

• • Conduct workshops and training sessions to educate staff about pay equity laws and the university’s commitment to these principles.

Today, Saturday, September 09, 2023, at the University of Martyr Hama Lakhdar, the training and pedagogical support process for newly hired professors began in the large lecture hall of Abu Al-Qasim Saadallah, under the supervision of the university director, Professor Omar Farhati, and in the presence of his deputies for scientific research and training, Professor Boubaker Mansour, and for pedagogy, Professor Bashir Manai, and the dean of the Faculty of Exact Sciences, Professor Abdelwahab Mansour, and the head of the quality cell, Professor Fares Saadi, and a group of training professors and all the trained professors, totaling 217 professors, in addition to the professors of the Higher School of Saharan Agriculture, totaling 17 professors. 

The meeting was opened by the Vice-Rector for Scientific Research with an opening speech in which he presented the two-week training program as a first stage in an intensive training that includes many important criteria related to the newly hired professor-researcher in order to begin his pedagogical and research work. The Vice-Rector for Pedagogy also came forward to announce the start of the training process in the name of the University President.

Professor Bilal Boutrara, Head of the Department of Social Sciences, gave the opening lecture entitled “Policy and Objectives of University Education”, through which he aimed to explain the basic law of the research professor and the role of the professor in understanding his pedagogical and scientific tasks, as well as the moral and national responsibility of the professor and meeting the aspirations and cognitive needs of students and helping them acquire scientific skills. In the second lecture, Professor Houidi Abdel Basset, Vice President of the University’s Professional Ethics Committee, addressed the ethical foundations of the university professor profession, in which he explained the importance of the foundations that the professor must adhere to in the pedagogical and research fields. In the evening, Professor Nabil Mezouar, a member of the Professional Ethics Committee, gave a lecture entitled “Professional Ethics, Etiquette and Rules”, in which he addressed the rights and obligations of the university professor amidst the interaction of the trainee professors, which was concluded with an extensive discussion and the committee members’ answers to the questions raised.

The Rector of the University and his Deputy for Scientific Research attached the utmost importance to the process of training and pedagogical accompaniment for newly employed professors in accordance with the instructions of the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Professor Kamal Badari, and the outcomes of the national and regional symposium in developing and effectiveness of the university institution and its positive training returns across all its scopes and economic, technological, social and cultural surroundings.

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Monitoring and Reporting

The University of El Oued is dedicated to continuous improvement in its pay equity practices. Annual reports on wage equality will be prepared, including findings from pay audits and steps taken to address identified gaps. These reports will be shared with the university community to promote accountability and transparency.

Conclusion

The University of El Oued remains steadfast in its commitment to eliminating gender-based pay disparities and ensuring pay scale equity for all its employees. By integrating national legal frameworks with proactive internal measures, the university fosters an environment where equality, fairness, and inclusivity are core principles.