Diversity and gender pay gap

This Overview outlines the meaning of gender pay gap, and the legislation requiring certain organisations to report gender pay gap information. It also considers other initiatives to monitor other pay disparities, such as the ‘ethnicity pay gap’ and 'the disability pay gap’, and the voluntary charters and schemes, either run by the government or other organisations or charities, which employers can sign up to in order to show their commitment to improve diversity and equality and support workers with certain protected characteristics. It looks at diversity in the boardroom and positive action that employers may take. It examines things employers should be aware of and consider in relation to menopause, neurodiversity, religious holidays and employees undergoing fertility treatment (eg IVF). It also includes information about the Equality and Human Rights Commission and an international practice guide on diversity and inclusion.

Employers are increasingly keen to improve diversity and equality in their organisations. This can be for a number of reasons, including for example a wish to improve the organisation’s reputation, an understanding of the many benefits to the business in having a diverse workforce and