From 3 Dec 2021, companies with more than 50 employees must prepare an equality report every two years that analyzes the gender pay gap and the employment situation of female and male employees — under changes to the Equal Opportunity Code as amended by Law No. 162/2021. Other changes include improved gender balance on the boards of unlisted companies controlled by public bodies, an expanded definition of factors to consider in the assessment of direct and indirect discrimination, and issuance of an equality certificate to companies meeting certain objectives.
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