Gender Pay Gap: Mandatory Reporting Required in the UK

Gender Pay Gap: Mandatory Reporting Required in the UK

April 14, 2016, Covington Alert

Latest figures suggest that women in the UK still earn on average 20 percent less than men. Companies that fail to address gender pay differences will be highlighted in league tables under the new Gender Pay Gap Regulations. The draft regulations require private employers in the UK to collect and publish information showing differences in pay between male and female employees. The new law was published on February 12, 2016 (along with a consultation document) and is expected to come into force on October 1, 2016.