On 13 July 2021, the Gender Pay Gap Information Act was signed into law. Under the Act and regulations made under it, in-scope employers are required to publish details of the gender pay gap in their business by December each year.
Contact usNew legislation is being considered by the Irish government and could soon be commenced.
Gender Pay GapOver the course of 2018 Ireland took a number of steps towards introducing mandatory gender pay gap (GPG) reporting into Irish law. there are currently two separate bills on GPG reporting working their way through legislative process: the Government's Gender Pay Gap (Information) Bill and the separate Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Gender Pay Gap) Information Bill 2017.
BrexitWhen will Gender Pay Gap Reporting become law in Ireland?
EmploymentThis week the UK Government reported 100% compliance with the reporting obligation under their gender pay gap (GPG) regulations. We examine the reports and guidelines and outline some of the lessons learned from the UK's first year of reporting.
EmploymentCabinet approved the General Scheme of the Gender Pay Gap Information Bill (the Bill) earlier yesterday.
EmploymentGender pay gap (GPG) reporting continues to be a focal point for UK employers following the requirement for employers with more than 250 employees to publish details of their median pay and bonus gaps before last month's deadline. Of the 10,400 companies that reported their data, 78% identified a gap in favour of men.
EmploymentThe Government recently published its legislative agenda for Spring/Summer 2018. Of particular note in the employment space is a new Bill, the Gender Pay Gap (Wage Transparency) Bill 2018. The Bill is yet to be published but it is important to note that the Bill has been given priority drafting status.
EmploymentIt has been a busy start to 2018 with a number of developments in a range of areas both in Employment Law and Immigration Law. Karen Killalea, Partner A&L Goodbody, reviews the trends and what we can expect in the coming year.
EmploymentConstruction Wages; Gender Pay Gap; Data Protection
EmploymentFrom 6th April 2017 UK employers with more than 250 employees will be required to publish annual gender pay and bonus figures online and similar obligations are expected to come into force in Northern Ireland in June 2017
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