United Kingdom: government calls for input on legislation for pay equality regardless of origin

On 7 April, the UK government launched a call for evidence to identify obstacles to equal opportunities for people from ethnic minorities and people with disabilities. It is seeking testimonies and comments on the existing framework to “better understand how the law is working in practice”. The government also wants to gather expert opinions on the prevalence of pay discrimination based on origin and disability, as it seeks to enforce the right to equal pay and improve wage transparency. The ca