Gender pay call for firms working with States

Companies linked to the States of Jersey might have to say how much they pay men compared to women.

A proposition has been put forward by Deputy Max Andrews for a consultation to be launched by Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham to look at gender pay for firms which work with the States.

The States agreed in 2023 to publish details about how much they pay male and female government workers to make it clear if there is a difference between sexes.

The proposal said the consultation should aim to publish its findings to the States Assembly no later than January 2026.

Mr Andrews said it was good that the government had already shown its commitment to publishing gender pay information.

But he added this process should be progressed further by asking other companies who work with the government to follow suit.

"I believe more work should be undertaken to report gender pay and the income ratio of non-public sector entities, and hence, the lodging of this proposition," Mr Andrews said.

Politicians are due to debate the proposition no earlier than 22 October.

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