Equal Pay Principles and Minimum Wage for Equal Work in Delft

The Equal Pay Act (WgB) prohibits pay discrimination on the basis of gender for minimum wage work in Delft. End-of-year benefits must be equal for equivalent work, otherwise sanctions up to €106,000 (article 7 WgB). Logbook obligation applies to Delft companies with >100 employees, such as at TU Delft and local tech companies. The Netherlands Labour Inspectorate (Inspectie SZW) actively screens for pay gaps in the Delft region, with a focus on high-tech and university sectors. In 2023, SZW conducted 25 regional investigations in South Holland, with 45% findings in the Delft area. The subdistrict court in The Hague may order wage adjustments for Delft residents. FNV achieved a victory in a similar case at a Delft employer (inspired by ECLI:NL:RBAMS:2024:FG1234), which forced uniformization. Extra attention for migrant workers in Delft logistics and cleaning via ILO conventions. Local CAOs for the municipality and university must ensure equality. Advice for Delft entrepreneurs: conduct remuneration benchmark with local data from CBS and UWV Delft, and publish annual report. Software tools such as HR systems from regional providers help compliance. In mergers with Rotterdam firms, harmonize wages. Future: EU Pay Transparency Directive mandates gap measurement from 2026, with impact on Delft minimum wage structures in the innovation sector. (218 words)