Gender Pay Gap Information Bill 2019

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• Requires certain employers to publish data showing pay differences between male and female employees and explain reasons for gaps.
• Employers must disclose measures taken or planned to eliminate or reduce gender pay disparities.
• Amends Employment Equality Act 1998 and Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014 to enforce transparency.

Stage timeline

1. First Stage 32nd Dáil

   4 Apr 2019
2. Second Stage 32nd Dáil

   14 May 2019
3. Committee Stage 32nd Dáil

   14 May 2019
4. Report Stage 33rd Dáil

   19 May 2021
5. Fifth Stage 33rd Dáil

   19 May 2021
6. Second Stage 26th Seanad

   19 May 2021
7. Committee Stage 26th Seanad

   14 Jun 2021
8. Report Stage 26th Seanad

   21 Jun 2021
9. Fifth Stage 26th Seanad

   5 Jul 2021
10. Enacted

    13 Jul 2021