France

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