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Equal Pay Statutory Code of Practice

Last Updated
17 December 2025
Source
Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)

Resource Tags

Content Types:

Guidance

Relevant Driver(s):

1. Strengthening leadership 2. Developing accountability and transparency 3. Ensuring effective regulatory and policy environment 5. Enhancing capability and culture 6. Improving capacity

Specific Action(s):

1A. Take a strategic approach to equality and human rights 1D. Ensure compliance with legal obligations 2B. Create governance frameworks 2D. Report on progress regularly 3A. Understand legal obligations 3B. Develop equality and human rights policies 5A. Put in place comprehensive training programmes 6B. Enhance organisational infrastructure

Implementation Levels:

Development

Prior Knowledge Required:

Basic

Organisation Size:

Large Medium Small

Sector:

Culture and Heritage Education Emergency Services Environment Government Health and social care Housing Justice Local authorities Transport

Role:

Analysts Equality/Diversity/Human Rights Specialists Policy Officers/Makers Procurement Staff Senior Leaders/Management

Resource content

A statutory code explaining employment discrimination law under the Equality Act 2010. Covers protected characteristics, what employers must not do, and practical guidance on preventing discrimination in recruitment, employment and dismissal.

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