The Equality and Human Rights Commission has written to the Government stating that its first gender pay gap investigations will begin in June. Personnel Today report that a letter from EHRC CEO Rebecca Hilsenrath to Nicky Morgan, chair of the Treasury select committee, also confirms that the EHRC will name and shame any employers that reach the investigation stage. The EHRC has revealed that around 1,500 companies missed the deadline. These employers were given 28 days from 9 April to comply, or, face further action. More than 400 organisations have since either reported their data or confirmed that they do not come under the regulations. Those that have not complied will be investigated to ascertain if they have committed an unlawful act and if so may face a fine.

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