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<p>We recognise that employers are facing unprecedented uncertainty and pressure due
to the Coronavirus pandemic. A number of employers contacted the Government, prior
to the announcement on non-enforcement, to highlight their concerns about being unable
to meet the gender pay gap reporting deadlines this year.</p><p>Due to the COVID 19
outbreak, the Government and the Equality and Human Rights Commission suspended enforcement
of the gender pay gap reporting deadlines for the 2019/20 reporting year.</p><p>Around
5,500 employers have reported their gender pay gap data to date for the 2019-20 reporting
year, which includes more than 2,000 employers who published their data since the
suspension of enforcement on 24 March. More employers may choose to report in the
coming months and we will continue to provide support to those employers that wish
to do so.</p><p>The gender pay gap is caused by a range of factors. In order to tackle
it, we must ensure that everybody has equal access to opportunities. We will continue
to encourage employers to take action to provide equal opportunities for men and women
in the workplace.</p><p>We are currently considering the impact of the pandemic on
the gender pay gap data for the current reporting year. If there are any changes to
reporting in future, we will proactively communicate these to all employers.</p><p>
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