In the United Kingdom, they plan to legally oblige employers to indicate the amount of salary in job vacancy announcements. The new rules should allow candidates to assess pay conditions before submitting a job application and reduce salary inequality.
The British government announced the preparation of the relevant legislation on November 5.
According to the proposed changes, publishing information about remuneration will become a mandatory requirement for job advertisements. The government wants to stop the practice where employers hide salaries or limit themselves to general phrases such as "competitive pay".
According to research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), only 41% of British employers always indicate a salary range in vacancies. Even fewer companies regularly publish the exact amount of pay – 18%.
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Andy Burnham said that people should know potential earnings before wasting time preparing a CV and going through selection.
"Whether you are a young person starting a career or a father or mother trying to provide for a family, you should know how much a job pays before you spend time and effort applying. That is why we will make salary disclosure a legal requirement for all employers", - he emphasized.
British authorities believe that greater transparency will help primarily young people entering the labor market for the first time, as well as women returning to work after a long break.
According to preliminary results of government consultations, 94% of respondents supported mandatory indication of salary in vacancies. Among business representatives, support was 93%.
Minister for Women and Equalities Bridget Phillipson noted that open information about pay will allow candidates to make more informed decisions and will help combat unjustified gender pay gaps.
At the same time, business representatives point to the difficulty of setting a single salary for certain positions. In particular, the amount of pay may depend on the candidate's experience, qualifications and skills. Therefore, the possibility of publishing salary ranges instead of fixed amounts remains an important question.
The new requirements have not yet entered into force. The government promised to introduce the relevant legislation as soon as possible, but the specific start date of its application has not yet been determined.
It is also necessary to clarify which employers the new rules will cover, what salary information they will be obliged to publish, and what sanctions will be provided for violations.
While the law is being prepared, the British Prime Minister called on companies to voluntarily indicate salaries in vacancies without waiting for the introduction of a legal obligation.
For Ukrainians living in the United Kingdom and looking for work, the upcoming changes may simplify comparing offers from different employers. In particular, candidates will be able to assess the level of pay in advance and determine whether the vacancy meets their financial expectations.
Based on materials: UK Government, Financial Times, LBC
