Fair Work Convention’s Response to: Exploration of the pay and career progression experiences of women aged over 50 in Scotland

Conclusion

The focus of this research was women aged over 50. We know the challenges facing this demographic do not simply start when a woman turns 50, but instead that the impacts of policies and practices build over an individual's career. However, this research demonstrates that the intersection of age and gender is uniquely shaping women's experiences of work. The Fair Work Convention calls for the Scottish Government, employers, trade unions, women themselves and other stakeholders to participate in improving workplace practices to improve fair work for women over 50.