Equality Services
Equal Pay Audits and Equality Impact Assessments are a daunting prospect for many organisations. However, with the right guidance, you can use them not just to ensure legislative compliance, but also to make real improvements in staff retention rates, motivation and productivity.
Conversely, failure to comply with legislation exposes organisations to a significant risk of collective and individual litigation.
“By 2011, the PSA aims to achieve: a reduction in the pay gap for women, improved choice and control for disabled people, greater participation in public life for disadvantaged groups, a reduction in workplace discrimination and a better understanding of and ability to measure fair treatment in the delivery of public services” Extract from Government Equalities Office,
Delivering the Equality PSA 2008 – 2011
Experienced in Equal Pay Audits that meet the EHRC 5-step model and in Equality Impact Assessments, our HR consultants, supported by specialist employment lawyers, clarify what information and data is required and why, conduct the analysis and compile the results into a user-friendly, practical report.
- Equal Pay Audits – we review your current pay structure, identifying any differences in levels of pay between men and women, and review the reasons and possible causes for them. We then consider and discuss each risk area with you, enabling us to produce a realistic action plan which minimises current exposure, mitigates against future risk and demonstrates a commitment to fairness.
“Equal pay case law is constantly developing. You should seek up to date advice”
Extract from ACAS booklet, Job Evaluation: considerations and risks
- Equality Impact Assessments – we examine and record the likely differential impact of proposed policies, initiatives or changes to pay and grading on equality target groups in your workforce. We then anticipate adverse impacts and provide potential solutions to deal with them, ensuring that your organisation can demonstrate compliance with its statutory equality duties and avoid judicial review.
