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- Date:
- 27 March 2026
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- News
The government has confirmed that it will introduce mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting for larger organisations.
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- How to
Updated to refer to the Government's statement confirming its commitment to legislating for mandatory ethnicity pay gap reporting. Although implementation dates are still to be confirmed, the Government's statement should embolden employers to begin preparing. To help you get started, this detailed guide includes sections on gathering ethnicity data for the workforce and defining the groups to report on, while taking into account the need for employee anonymity and statistical robustness.
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- Type:
- Legal timetable
Updated to reflect that sexual harassment is added to whistleblowing legislation with effect from 6 April 2026.
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- Type:
- Legal timetable
Updated to reflect the publication of the Government’s consultation response and press release on 25 March 2026 confirming plans to legislate for mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting, with implementation dates still to be confirmed.
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- Employment law guide
There are no recent updates to highlight.
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- Date:
- 13 March 2026
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- Commentary and insights
In a simpler world, it would be possible to separate our "work lives" from our "home lives" - our personal characteristics would not adversely influence our workplace experiences. However, argues global inequalities specialist Georgie Williams, if anything has been learned through diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the workplace over the last decade, it is that the world of work is inextricably linked with our personal lives and the wider societal context we find ourselves in.
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- Date:
- 5 March 2026
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- Podcasts and webinars
Unlock the essentials of effective Gender Pay Gap (GPG) reporting in this focused 30-minute webinar designed to help HR and reward professionals stay compliant, confident, and ahead of regulatory change.
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- Date:
- 4 March 2026
- Type:
- News
The government has today formally launched equality action plans, where employers set out what they are doing to address gender pay gaps and support menopausal staff at work.
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- Legal timetable
The Government has published guidance for employers on creating an action plan and reviewing policies to meet the needs of employees experiencing menopause.
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- Employment law guide
The recent case of Maritime and Coastguard Agency v Groom considered the circumstances in which a volunteer can be considered a "worker" under the Employment Rights Act 1996. This serves as a reminder for HR to assess the presence of mutual obligations when determining employment status for discrimination protection.