Equal Opportunities Plan
From March 2022 onwards, as a result of Royal Decree 901/2020, companies with more than 50 female employees are required to create and implement an equal opportunities plan.
This means that companies must have these equality plans in place. These plans will result in new requirements, procedures and protocols to be complied with.
Requirements your company must meet in order to implement the Equality Plan
Below, we summarise some of the requirements that we must highlight in relation to the implementation of an equality plan in your company.
- Establish a committee responsible for managing and maintaining the equality plan.
- Define the objectives of the equality plan and the goals to be achieved.
- Maintain a salary record for the entire workforce. This will involve grouping staff salaries by gender and social groups.
- Conduct an audit of the salary records in order to detect any inequalities that need to be corrected.
- Develop a protocol for sexual harassment and/or discrimination on the grounds of sex, promote gender-neutral recruitment, work-life balance, among others.
- Training of workers and managers in equality issues in order to promote a culture of equality within the company.
What are the benefits of having an Equality Plan for employers and employees?
This Plan offers several advantages for the company, employers and employees alike.
- It guarantees gender equality. It improves relationships, the working environment and the atmosphere within the company. It helps to create a good working atmosphere.
- It contributes to a better work-life balance for both sexes.
- It guarantees compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements.
- It establishes effective measures against gender discrimination and sexual harassment.
- It projects a more responsible and up-to-date brand image.
It can also offer other advantages in terms of:
- Access to public tenders, either as a requirement or as a factor that contributes to a higher score in the evaluation.
- Obtaining the DIE “Equality in the Workplace” distinction.
The equality plan may be directly related to the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility strategy.
Request information about implementing the plan for your company using our form.