Ashur University College adopts an announced and implemented pay equity policy at work since its launch in 2017. Ashur University College supports the principle of equal opportunities in employment as per the Iraqi Labor Law and believes as part of that principle; all staff shall receive equal pay and treatment.

This policy is set to ensure there is no pay discrimination and to eliminate any systemic bias and discrimination and ensure that women are treated on the same basis as men in terms of compensation for the work they perform. This policy applies to all academic and non-academic staff employed by Ashur University College including all faculties, divisions, and departments.

Ashur University College provides equal pay to all staff and is committed to making pay scales using reasonable standards based on each individual’s qualifications. No person shall be subject to unequal pay based on; race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as; an individual with a physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status, genetic information, marital status, parental status, ancestry, source of income. This policy includes the commitment to maintaining a work environment free of inequality and discrimination.

All staff should receive equal pay for the same or broadly similar work, for work rated as equivalent, and for work of equal value. All forms of pay are covered by this policy, including; salary, bonuses, social insurance, vacation and holiday pay, reimbursement for travel expenses, and benefits.