- Published:
- Thursday 1 May 2025 at 11:00 am
The Commission has released new guidance and templates to help duty holders prepare and submit upcoming obligations:
Workplace gender audit - due 1 December 2025
2025 Audit guidance(opens in a new window)
Progress report - due 1 May 2026
2026 Progress report guidance(opens in a new window)
Gender equality action plan (GEAP) - due 1 May 2026
2026 Gender equality action plan (GEAP) guidance (opens in a new window)
2026 Gender equality action plan (GEAP) further how-to guides(opens in a new window)
The guidance and templates help duty holders meet their 2025–26 obligations under the Gender Equality Act 2020.
They build on lessons from previous obligation cycles and feedback from duty holders. They offer a clear, step-by-step approach, practical tips and ready-to-use templates.
Over the coming months, the Commission will launch further supports, including:
- short instructional videos
- virtual drop-in sessions.
Find out more about gender equality obligations(opens in a new window) on our website.
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