diversity

Government publishes guidance on voluntary ethnicity pay reporting

Just over a year after the government confirmed that it would not introduce a legal requirement for employers to publish their ethnicity pay gaps, it has now published guidance for employers wishing to report voluntarily. The aim of the guidance is to develop a consistent, methodological approach to ethnicity pay reporting, which the government hopes …

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Government rejects opportunity to make menopause a protected characteristic

In July 2022, the Women and Equalities Committee published a report making a number of recommendations for the further protection of individuals affected by the menopause.  On 24 January 2023, the government published its response to the recommendations and, in a move which will be seen by many as disappointing and a missed opportunity, has …

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Discover your organisation’s D&I rating with our new D&I index

In 2022, diversity and inclusion (D&I) is a top priority for most organisations which recognise its importance as a key component of an effective environmental, social and governance (ESG) framework. With this in mind, DLA Piper’s Employment group is pleased to launch a 15 minute D&I index. Our index will assist your organisation to identify …

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