The 2024 Gender Pay Gap Report reveals that despite ongoing efforts, the gender pay gap persists, with women earning $0.83 for every $1 earned by men in uncontrolled data and $0.99 in controlled scenarios. The report highlights systemic issues causing these disparities, such as occupational segregation, motherhood penalties, and age-related widening of the gap. While pay transparency laws and the Great Resignation have helped narrow the gap for women of color, significant inequalities remain, particularly for mothers, older women, and those in certain industries and occupations. Continuous efforts are needed to close the gap.

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