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\n\u00d3J&K-\u00cdSAM ehf\n<\/h3>

\nEqual pay policy
\u00d3J&K-\u00cdSAM\n<\/h1>
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Purpose and scope<\/h3>
The goal of \u00d3J&K-\u00cdSAM's equal pay policy is to guarantee all employees the same salary and the same conditions for similar or equally valuable jobs so that there are no differences. With this, \u00d3J&K-\u00cdSAM promotes gender equality in the labor market and works against the gender pay gap. The policy includes a commitment to continuous improvement and supervision.\n<\/div>
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Liability<\/h3>
The managing director is responsible for the company's equal pay policy and all salary decisions The managing director makes sure that consistency is observed with all decision-making in this regard The human resources and quality manager is in charge of implementing, maintaining and monitoring the progress of the policy on behalf of the managing director.\n<\/div>
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Objectives<\/h3>
The aim is to guarantee the employees of \u00d3J&K-\u00cdSAM the rights stipulated in Article 19 of the Equality Act no. 150\/2020. The decision on the conditions of employees shall be based on objective considerations concerning the job and the qualification requirements for it. These considerations apply whether the decision concerns wages, benefits, pension, vacation or sick leave rights or any kind of rights that will be valued in money.\n<\/div>
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Assessment of job value<\/h3>
At \u00d3J&K-\u00cdSAM, there must be job descriptions for all jobs. It must mention the requirements that the employee must meet. The scope and nature of the job affects wages, and \u00d3J&K-\u00cdSAM salary decisions are based on objective criteria that ensure that employees are paid for their work based on the value of the job.\n<\/div>
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\u00d3J&K-\u00cdSAM undertakes to:<\/h3>