Momentum builds for mandatory disability pay gap reporting in the UK
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This timeline outlines key developments in disability pay gap reporting in the UK, tracing the evolution from voluntary guidance to the current push for mandatory legislation. The document highlights milestones such as the Equality and Human Rights Commission's 2018 guidance on voluntary disability pay gap reporting, the government's framework for disability, mental health and wellbeing disclosures, and the first ONS report on disability pay gaps in 2019.
Recent years have seen growing momentum, with consultations led by the Cabinet Office and the Office for Equality and Opportunity, and influential reports from the CIPD, Business Disability Forum, and the TUC. The King's Speech in July 2024 marked a turning point, with the Labour government committing to mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting through the proposed Equality (Race and Disability) Bill. The timeline concludes with ongoing consultations and calls for evidence in 2025, signalling a significant shift towards legislative reform aimed at addressing pay discrimination and improving transparency for disabled workers.
