The Government has published its response to the consultation on gender pay gap reporting which includes the support measures which will be provided for employers. The response sets out a three-part package of support to help employers calculate and address their gender pay gap, including:

• A campaign of myth-busting UK-wide events and multimedia guidance to help employers calculate their gender pay gap, gender bonus gap and the numbers of men and women at different pay quartiles.
• Targeted support for smaller employers, and those in sectors that are least advanced on gender equality.
• Share best practice of examples through Think, Act, Report, and a report on the ‘trailblazing action’ many businesses are taking to tackle the pay gap.

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