Fair recruitment. Fair wages.
Recruitment processes can increase job-applicant vulnerability when left unregulated. Job-advert pay secrecy gives employers an information advantage, while demands for previous payslips undermine fair competition.
The PaySlipBanSA argument
- The Constitution says labour practices must be fair. Pay secrecy during recruitment gives employers an unfair information advantage.
- The Competition Act requires employers to compete fairly for talent. Sharing payslip information during recruitment can obstruct that competition.
- Fair labour markets begin with advertised salary ranges, objective job evaluation and respect for worker privacy.
What we stand for
Fair recruitment
Employers hold disproportionate power during recruitment. Transparent processes help restore balance.
Pay transparency
Salary ranges in job adverts reduce information inequality and help close unfair wage gaps.
Payslip privacy
Applicants should be assessed on the value of the job—not anchored to what a previous employer paid.
Law and human rights
Workers have rights in labour markets. Unfair pay secrecy and payslip demands deserve scrutiny.
Evidence and advocacy
Explore research, commentary and real examples of unfair labour-market practices.
