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Equal pay for equal work. It may sound straightforward, but in practice, it is more challenging. In the private sector in The Netherlands, women earn on average nearly 7% less than men for the same work, while in the public sector, the difference is approximately 2%. Furthermore, there is a gender pay gap, which refers to the average earnings of women compared to men. In the private sector, this gap is around 16%, and approximately 5% in the public sector. This disparity can arise from various factors, such as the number of hours worked, work experience, and the sectors in which men and women are employed. Discrimination against women can also be a contributing factor.