Who it's for
- Employers with 250 or more employees who already report their gender pay gap
- HR and people teams preparing a first plan while publication is voluntary
- Smaller employers who want a structured plan by choice
What's included
- About this template — the equality action plan duty, timing and minimum requirements
- Part A — Organisation details and gender pay gap data: mean and median pay and bonus gaps, bonus proportions and pay quartiles
- Part B — Narrative: why you have a gap, with an example
- Part C — The action plan: actions across recruiting, developing and promoting, building diversity, transparency, and supporting women's health including menopause
- Part D — Progress review and accountability and Part E — Sign-off
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See what's in the bundle →Key points covered
- Aimed at employers with 250 or more employees
- Publication is voluntary from April 2026 and expected to become mandatory from 2027
- Plans must include at least one gender pay gap action and one menopause action
- Employers must track and report progress against their chosen actions
- Uses the same figures as your existing gender pay gap report
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Questions
Who has to publish an equality action plan?
The template is written for employers with 250 or more employees, the group that already reports gender pay gap figures.
Is it mandatory now?
Publication is voluntary from April 2026 and expected to become mandatory from 2027. Check GOV.UK for the final timetable.
Does it cover menopause?
Yes. One category of actions covers women's health, including menopause. The Menopause Action Plan gives you a full policy as well.
Is it in the Employment Complete Bundle?
Yes. The Gender Pay Gap Action Plan is one of the documents in the bundle.
Gender Pay Gap Action Plan
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