EQUAL PAY: THE IMPORTANCE OF POSITIVE ACTIONS
Vevey, Switzerland, March 31, 2025 – The Swiss Federal Department of Home Affairs (DFI) recently published a concerning report on the implementation of the new equality law in Switzerland. According to this report, half of the companies concerned are not meeting their legal obligations. The EQUAL-SALARY Foundation aims to respond to this inaction – and to the growing global pushback against the very foundations of equality – with concrete action. Now more than ever, we find it essential to demonstrate that there are individuals – and companies – committed to equality, good governance, and compliance with established legal and social standards.
“Now more than ever, the fight for equal pay must remain a top priority – and even be strengthened. It is a responsibility we must all uphold. The new Equal Pay certification is here to support organizations in their commitment to upholding a fundamental and non-negotiable right: equal pay for equal work.”.
Simonetta Sommaruga, President of the EQUAL-SALARY Foundation.
To support these positive and voluntary efforts, and with over fifteen years of experience in closing the gender pay gap, the non-profit EQUAL-SALARY Foundation is launching a new certification: Equal Pay, by EQUAL-SALARY. This accessible solution allows companies to prove their commitment and quickly position themselves as responsible and exemplary employers.
Key Features of Equal Pay, by EQUAL-SALARY
This new certification provides a concrete and rapid response for organizations wishing to ensure equal pay for equal work and work of equal value. The process includes a statistical salary analysis, identification of potential pay gaps requiring special attention, as well as an interim verification to ensure continued compliance with the certification at mid-term and to promote continuous improvement in pay equity. By adopting this neutral and internationally recognized certification, companies stand out and guarantee their compliance with legal requirements, but above all, they demonstrate their proactive commitment to promoting fair and sustainable remuneration based on objective criteria.
For more information, please visit: https://www.equalsalary.org/certification-equal-pay/
To view the list of certified companies: https://www.equalsalary.org//entreprises-certifiees
About the EQUAL-SALARY Foundation
EQUAL-SALARY is a non-profit foundation established in 2010 that offers companies a certification process based on a rigorous, practical, and scientific methodology comparable to an ISO standard for salaries and processes. The development of the EQUAL-SALARY certification was financially supported by the Swiss Federal Office for Gender Equality (BFEG), and its methodology was developed in collaboration with the University of Geneva and the Geneva School of Business Administration (HEG Genève). EQUAL-SALARY is a member of EPIC – the International Coalition for Equal Pay – the United Nations Global Compact, and the Pay Transparency Alliance.
To date, the EQUAL-SALARY Foundation has certified companies in over 90 countries, involving nearly half a million employees. Several companies have renewed their commitment up to six times, demonstrating a strong will to promote justice, strengthen trust, and respect among their employees, clients, and partners. A company certified by EQUAL-SALARY is in an excellent position to attract and retain talent and to prove its adherence to good governance principles.