How did the figure come about that Hungarian women will work for free after October 31?

On October 31, it was reported that women would work for free until the end of the year, highlighting the gender pay gap. In Hungary, women's average gross hourly wage is 17% lower than men's. This date symbolizes the remaining percentage of the year reflecting the wage disparity. While equal pay for equal work is mandated, the gap persists due to deeper societal issues. Recent data shows that the wage gap has even increased in recent years, although there are slight improvements projected for 2024 and 2025. The analysis focuses on full-time employees, overlooking the significant impact of part-time workers on the wage gap.