A recent ruling by France’s Cour de cassation allows employees to request pay stubs from colleagues when suspecting pay discrimination. This landmark decision comes amid ongoing concerns about the gender pay gap, which remains at 14.9%. The ruling was inspired by a woman known as Sophie, who challenged her employer after discovering significant pay disparities despite similar roles. While this decision empowers workers, legal experts caution that challenges remain in proving inequality and that many companies may seek to negotiate rather than disclose sensitive pay information. The fight for equal pay continues.

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