Equal Pay Statement 2023

Stirling Council fully supports the principle of equal pay for work of equal value. The Single Status grading structure and grading appeals process established in 2009, ensures that we have eliminated bias in our pay systems, supporting us to meet our obligations in relation to equal pay under the Equality Act 2010. The appeal process is a partnership approach with panels consisting of management and trade union representatives who have undergone job evaluation training.

We will continue to work in partnership with trades unions to ensure that pay and terms and conditions of employment remain fair, sustainable, and equitable.

To this end we will continue to:  

• Publish employment information.  
• Publish pay gap information.  
• Consider award criteria and conditions in relation to public procurement.  
• Gather information on the composition of our workforce with respect to protected characteristics.  
• Plan and implement actions in partnership with trade union/employee representatives.  
• Provide training and guidance on job evaluation for those involved in determining pay  
• Inform employees of how these practices work and how their own pay is determined. 
• Respond to grievances and appeals relating to pay as urgent.