Ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting: consultation findings
Following a government consultation in 2025, it has been shown that ethnic minority and disabled people are less likely to be in work, less likely to be promoted and, on average, paid less than other employees. The government aims to address this disparity by understanding issues that employers face and by implementing a new mandatory reporting policy.
The public consultation aimed to seek views on an approach to introducing mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting and has now published a summary response.
Consultation outcome
A significant majority of respondents agreed that large employers should be required to report on ethnicity and disability pay gaps, including workforce composition and declaration rates, alongside producing action plans.
Respondents agreed that, where possible, ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting should mirror the existing framework for mandatory gender pay gap reporting.
Next steps
The government has stated it will continue to develop legislation to introduce mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting for large employers. It will also support employers with the new reporting requirements by creating guidance and practical tools.
We will share more detail about the new requirements and the timescales as they become known.
Read the response in full on the gov.uk website.
