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Preparing Data for the French Gender Equality Index Report#

This document provides guidance on preparing and reporting data for France's Gender Equality Index (Index de l’égalité professionnelle femmes-hommes), based on the French government's guidelines.

For comprehensive guidance, refer to the French government's official resource: Publish the index of professional equality before March 1

Who Needs to Report#

Employers with at least 50 employees are required to calculate and publish their Gender Equality Index annually. This obligation applies to both private and public sector organizations.

When to Report#

The Gender Equality Index must be calculated and published each year by March 1.

What to Report#

The Gender Equality Index is scored out of 100 points and is based on the following indicators:

  1. Gender pay gap (40 points): Measures the average pay gap between women and men.
  2. Difference in individual salary increases (20 points): Assesses disparities in salary increases between genders.
  3. Gap in promotion rates (15 points): Evaluates differences in promotion rates between women and men.
  4. Increases upon return from maternity leave (15 points): Checks if women received salary increases upon returning from maternity leave, provided increases occurred during their leave.
  5. Gender distribution among top 10 highest salaries (10 points): Examines the representation of women among the ten highest-paid employees.

Employers must also communicate details of these indicators to the Social and Economic Committee (CSE) and the Labor Inspectorate (DREETS).

How to Report#

Employers must:

  1. Calculate the Index: Using the specified indicators, compute the overall score.
  2. Publish the Results: Display the Index score prominently on the company's website in a visible and legible manner.
  3. Submit to Authorities: Transmit the detailed results to the Ministry of Labor via the Egapro website.

Penalties for Non-Compliance#

Failure to publish the Gender Equality Index in a visible and readable manner can result in a penalty of up to 1% of the company's annual payroll.

For detailed information and updates, refer to the French government's official guidance: Publish the index of professional equality before March 1

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