Women work ‘for free’ from today until end of year

From today, women are effectively working for free in Ireland.

Women work ‘for free’ from today until end of year

“In Ireland, the gender pay gap is 14%. This means that, from Friday, women in Ireland are effectively working for free for the rest of this year,” said designer Sonya Lennon who founded the charity Dress for Success.

Since 2011, the charity has supported more than 1,500 women returning to employment with professional clothing, skills, and development opportunities.

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