What is Equal Pay Day and why is it important?
Every February 22, Spain commemorates Equal Pay Day, a date that seeks to raise awareness about pay equity in the labor market. This day is based on a resolution of the European Parliament (2008/2012(INI)) that underlines the need to apply the principle of equal pay for work of equal value.
Despite progress in equality, wage differences remain a challenge in many organizations. Current regulations require companies to implement tools that guarantee salary transparency and pay equity.
Equal pay regulations: what must companies comply with?
To ensure equality in the workplace, specific regulations have been established in Spain that affect all companies.
Royal Decree 902/2020 on Equal Pay
This decree regulates the obligation of companies to have a salary register, providing data broken down by sex to identify possible unjustified salary differences.
Equality plans in companies with more than 50 employees
From 2022, all companies with more than 50 employees must implement an Equality Plan, which includes measures to promote salary equity and equal opportunities in the work environment.
Complying with these regulations not only avoids sanctions, but also improves corporate reputation and fosters a fairer and more productive work environment.
How to guarantee salary equality in your company?
To comply with current regulations, companies must adopt specific measures to ensure salary equity.
1. Mandatory salary register
It allows the salary structure to be analyzed and possible salary gaps to be detected.
It is mandatory for all companies, regardless of their size.
It must include data broken down by professional category and sex.
2. Implementation of an Equality Plan
Diagnosis of the current situation of the company in terms of equality.
Measures to reduce salary inequalities and promote diversity.
Monitoring and evaluation of the actions implemented.
At GM Integra RRHH we help you comply with the regulations
At GM Integra RRHH we offer solutions adapted to each company to guarantee compliance with the regulations on equal pay.
Salary register: we prepare salary registers in accordance with current legislation.
Equality plans: we design and implement personalized plans to improve equality in the work environment.
Complying with these obligations is not only a legal requirement, but also an opportunity to promote a more inclusive work environment and improve business competitiveness.
Equal Pay Day is a key date to reflect on equality in the work environment. Companies have the responsibility to guarantee transparent remuneration processes aligned with current regulations.
At GM Integra RRHH, we have the experience and resources to help you meet these requirements effectively. If you need support with salary registration or the implementation of an Equality Plan, do not hesitate to contact us.
You can contact us:
By email: comunicación@gmintegrarrhh.com
Call us at: 93 872 69 44
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Behind the Desk: Eric Barrera | GM INTEGRA RRHH