Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)
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Commission welcomes Government’s measures to tackle gender pay gap
Commenting in response to the Government’s announcement on measures to reduce the gender pay gap, a Commission spokesperson, said:
“We are pleased that Government has announced further steps to tackle the gender pay gap. Extending mandatory gender pay reporting for large companies to include bonuses and placing a similar reporting requirement on the public sector in England, takes the initiative an important step further.
“Evidence and transparency are vital to drive progress so we can tackle any discriminatory practices which lie behind pay gaps.''
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The Equality and Human Rights Commission is a statutory body established under the Equality Act 2006. It operates independently to encourage equality and diversity, eliminate unlawful discrimination, and protect and promote human rights. It contributes to making and keeping Britain a fair society in which everyone, regardless of background, has an equal opportunity to fulfil their potential. The Commission enforces equality legislation on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. It encourages compliance with the Human Rights Act 1998 and is accredited by the UN as an ‘A status’ National Human Rights Institution.
