Compliance
Betriebliche Prüfverfahren
Voluntary internal procedures for employers to review their pay structures for gender pay equity.
Definition
'Betriebliche Prüfverfahren' (operational review procedures) are a set of voluntary instruments introduced by the Entgelttransparenzgesetz, encouraging private employers with more than 500 employees to regularly review their remuneration regulations and various pay components for compliance with the equal pay principle. These procedures typically involve phases of inventory, analysis, and a results report, aiming to identify and rectify potential gender-based pay disparities. While not mandatory, their implementation is seen as a means for employers to gain legal certainty and foster employee satisfaction.