The gender pay gap (GPG): Evidence and comparisons between the Italian and UK pay systems

The gender pay gap (GPG) is a very relevant issue in Italy, but also in the international context, and it generates significant political and social debate. This study contributes to this discussion by presenting the empirical results of an analysis of the impact of the new provisions set out in Law No. 162/2021 for Italian companies that are required, with more than 50 employees, to submit a periodic report on the GPG. This significant change in progress requires companies to understand both which indicator to use to calculate the level of the pay gap and how to report the information, especially in the non-financial report.