Equal pay means that men and women in the same employment performing equal work must receive equal pay, as set out in the Equality Act 2010. It’s the law, and if you’re an employer you must observe it. This applies not only to salary, but to all contractual terms and conditions of employment, such as holiday entitlement, bonuses, pay and reward schemes, pension payments and other benefits.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission’s handy guide explains employers' duties to ensure equal pay, how to ensure you're complying with the law and the difference between equal pay and the gender pay gap.
For further information please visit the EHRC website.