Federal Pay Equity Act
Federally regulated employers with ten or more employees must post a pay equity plan, maintain it, and correct any compensation gaps it identifies. It is a proactive filing obligation with deadlines, not a complaint-driven process, and it is enforced by the Pay Equity Commissioner.
What the rule requires
In force since 2021. 10+ employees, federally regulated.
Who it catches
Federally regulated employers - the same carrier clients, never sold this.
How to check whether you comply
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Questions people ask
Who has to file a pay equity plan in Canada?
Federally regulated employers with ten or more employees must post a pay equity plan, maintain it, and correct any compensation gaps it identifies. It is a proactive filing obligation with deadlines, not a complaint-driven process, and it is enforced by the Pay Equity Commissioner.
Who does Federal Pay Equity Act apply to?
Federally regulated employers - the same carrier clients, never sold this.
How do I check whether we comply with Federal Pay Equity Act?
Federally regulated with 10+ staff? You should already have a pay equity plan posted and an annual statement filed. Confirm both exist. You can also run our free website check, which tests 25 technical items in about twenty seconds, or book a review if this rule needs a documented answer.
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Check my fine riskThis page summarises a legal obligation in plain language so you can work out whether it applies to you. It is not legal advice, and the primary source linked above governs. Last reviewed 2026-10-03.