Submission to the Office for Equality and Opportunity. This consultation looks to reform the equal pay framework by preventing discrimination, strengthening protections, and simplifying enforcement. It covers England, Scotland and Northern Ireland
The consultation proposes UK equal pay reforms to widen protections, strengthen enforcement, support outsourced workers, and simplify legal processes and disputes.
In our response, we have advocated for a phased, proportionate approach: practical guidance, SME support, enforcement through the EHRC with ring-fenced funding, and lighter-touch audits for smaller employers.
In our response, we recommended that if the government wanted to bring in its proposals it should:
Our submission to the Women and Equalities Select Committee
Our response to the Office for Equality and Opportunity’s call for evidence: Equality Law
Our submission to the Department for Work and Pensions
Our submission to the Office for Equality and Opportunity
