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We recommend that the Government establish quotas for women in its Kickstart scheme.

Recommendation
We recommend that the Government establish quotas for women in its Kickstart scheme.
Paragraph Reference
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government Acknowledged
Pay Gap Information) Regulations 2017. This requirement has never changed, however given the unprecedented circumstances employers faced enforcement action was suspended. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) announced on 23 February 2021 that due to the continued effects of the covid-19 pandemic, employers will have until 5 October 2021 to report their gender pay gap information for 2020/21. decision.
Source
Committee Women and Equalities Committee
Inquiry Unequal impact? Coronavirus and the gendered economic impact
Report Fifth report: Unequal impact? Coronavirus and the gendered economic impact 09 Feb 2021 HC 385
View on Parliament website
Addressee Bodies
Government Equalities Office
Timeline
Recommendation age 5.3 yrs
Report published 09 Feb 2021