The Equal Remuneration Act is a gift of "the International Women's Year" to women workers. It is enacted to give effect to the provision of Article 39 of the Constitution of India which contains a directive principle of equal pay for equal work for both men and women. The Act provides for the payment of equal remuneration to men and women workers for the same work or work of a similar nature and for the prevention of discrimination on the ground of sex against women in the matter of employment. The main provisions of the Act are as follows.

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• Providing consultancy and guidance regarding rules pertaining to Equal Remuneration.
• Maintenance of Register under the Act.
• Replying to Show Cause Notices issued under Equal Remuneration Act.
• Informing the client about new amendments and notification under the Act.