The Government has launched a consultation on proposals to reform equal pay and pay discrimination law. The consultation considers measures including pay transparency during recruitment and stronger enforcement mechanisms.

Key points

• Proposals include greater pay transparency in recruitment processes

• The consultation examines how equal pay rights could be strengthened for ethnic minority and disabled workers

• The Government is considering the creation of a dedicated Equal Pay Regulatory and Enforcement Unit

• The consultation closes on 27 October 2026

If the changes go ahead this could mean employers recruitment and reward practices may face greater scrutiny in the future.

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