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Close the Gap works in Scotland on women’s participation in the labour market.
We work with policymakers, employers and employees to influence and enable action to address the causes of women’s inequality at work.
Latest publications
An Unequal Burden - How Covid-19 has affected women’s employment, financial security and unpaid work.Close the Gap supplementary evidence for the Economy and Fair Work Committee on the Scottish Government's Retail StrategyClose the Gap briefing for the Social Justice and Social Security Committee - Low-income and debtClose the Gap briefing for Scottish Government Debate: Long CovidFrom our blog
An Unequal Burden: New briefing outlines how Covid-19 has affected women’s employment, financial security and unpaid work.The Child Poverty Delivery Plan maintains a strong focus on work and earnings, but the need to address women’s poverty is less visible Expanding Equally Safe at Work: Piloting with NHS, Scottish Government and the third sectorLatest data on Scotland’s gender pay gap highlights women’s continued inequality in the labour market@closethepaygap
#Sexualharassment is a serious workplace issue & all businesses have a legal duty to take action.
Our free tool will help #SMEs understand how to deal with reports & how to support their staff. Follow the link below to find out more & download.
👩💻bit.ly/39Cz1bN 
2 days ago
Alongside @AmnestyScotland, @CYPCS , @justrightscot, we call on the @SP_CEEAC to conduct an Inquiry into the devolution impact of the #RightsRemovalBill.
This Bill is no small thing- it will mean BIG changes to human rights accountability & to devolution. At the very least... 
3 days ago by HRCScotland- Head to our blog to find out how COVID-19 has affected women’s employment, financial security, well-being and health 👀bit.ly/39CNvbF
Interested in reading the full briefing?
Click here📜bit.ly/3QzOdXF
3 days ago - 🔊All employers have a legal duty to protect staff from #sexualharassment.
We’ve just launched a new, free resource to help you prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Find out more & download here👉bit.ly/39Cz1bN
4 days ago
