How to use positive action when taking steps to close the gender pay gap

Author: Jo Broadbent

Summary

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• Understand why employers might consider using positive action to address a gender pay gap.
• Understand the difference between positive action, which can be lawful, and positive discrimination, which is not.
• Remember that positive action is entirely voluntary.
• Know when general positive action under s.158 of the Equality Act 2010 is lawful.
• Recognise different measures that could amount to general positive action.
• Develop a general positive action plan.
• Know when positive action in recruitment and promotion under s.159 of the Equality Act 2010 is lawful.
• Be aware of the steps to take when using positive action in recruitment and promotion.