Likavärdeanalys

Likavärdeanalys, often translated as "equal value analysis" or "comparable worth analysis," is a method used to assess the relative worth of different jobs within an organization or a sector. The primary goal of likavärdeanalys is to determine if jobs that are dissimilar in terms of specific tasks but are of comparable value to the employer are compensated equitably. This contrasts with traditional pay systems that often rely on direct job-to-job comparisons or market rates for similar roles.

The process typically involves establishing a set of job evaluation factors that are considered important for all jobs, regardless of their specific nature. These factors commonly include skills, effort, responsibility, and working conditions. Each job is then analyzed and scored against these factors. Jobs that receive similar overall scores are deemed to have "equal value" and should, in theory, be compensated at a similar level.

Likavärdeanalys is often employed as a tool to identify and address gender-based pay gaps. Historically, female-dominated occupations have been undervalued compared to male-dominated occupations requiring similar levels of skill, effort, and responsibility. By applying a neutral, job-evaluation framework, likavärdeanalys aims to reveal such disparities and provide a basis for fair compensation adjustments, ensuring that pay is determined by the value of the work performed rather than by the gender of the employee performing it. It is a complex process that requires careful consideration of the chosen factors and their weighting.