Compliance
Designated Relevant Employer (DRE)
An employer directly employing 500 or more employees, with additional obligations.
Definition
A 'Designated Relevant Employer' (DRE) refers to an employer who directly employs 500 or more employees in Australia. These employers have additional obligations beyond standard reporting, including the requirement to have formal policies or strategies in place for each of the six Gender Equality Indicators and to select and commit to achieving gender equality targets over a three-year cycle.