Employers have the opportunity to provide a link to an Employer Statement to sit alongside their gender pay gap results as published on the WGEA Data Explorer.
This statement allows employers to communicate with key stakeholders about their gender pay gap and the actions they undertake to address it.
WGEA's Employer Statement Guide details key steps to develop your statement and how to use it to drive action within your workplace.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q - When is the Employer Statement due?
A URL web address link to your Employer Statement can be uploaded to the to the Data & Insights section of the WGEA Reporting Portal from February 2025.
The link can be uploaded any time from 3rd February 2025. However, to ensure your Employer Statement is published on the Data Explorer at the same time as your Gender Pay Gap, you must have uploaded a link by COB 24th February.
You can upload the link to your Statement, and it will be added to the Data Explorer at regular update intervals.
Q - Is the Employer Statement compulsory?
The Employer Statement is not compulsory. However, it is recommended to provide context to your gender pay gap and any remedial actions your organisation is taking.
Q - Will there be a template of the Employer Statement provided?
WGEA will not provide a template for the Employer Statement. However, employers can use the guide to assist with the process of compiling their Statement.
Q - What should be included in the Employer Statement?
Guidance on developing an Employer Statement is available on the WGEA website.
Accessibility
Q - Will WGEA produce an accessible report so that people with disabilities can access this data?
WGEA is currently exploring how it might improve the accessibility of reports.