Biennial report on gender equality: deadline 30 April 2026
Obligations, penalties and implications for businesses
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Compliance is mandatory for companies with more than 50 employees and must be carried out via the Ministry of Labour’s ‘Servizi Lavoro’ portal.
Failure to submit the report, or the submission of incomplete or inaccurate data, may result in financial penalties and the suspension of social security contributions.
Why it is important not to underestimate this
The biennial report is not merely a formal obligation, but a strategic tool for businesses.
Incorrect management may result in:
- Administrative penalties
- Suspension of social security benefits
- Exclusion or difficulties in public procurement procedures
- Reputational risks linked to gender equality issues
Conversely, structured management allows you to:
- Monitor internal equity
- Improve HR processes
- Strengthen the company’s positioning
What does the Report contain
Modalità di invio
Sanzioni e rischi
Procedure pubbliche
The requirement applies to all public and private companies with more than 50 employees.
For companies with fewer employees, completion is optional, but may be strategically important, particularly:
- to apply for public tenders
- for gender equality certification schemes
This requirement falls under Article 46 of Legislative Decree 198/2006 (Equal Opportunities Code).
Data must be collected and submitted regarding:
- staff composition
- recruitment
- progressioni di carriera
- pay levels
- terminations
The Report must be completed exclusively via the Ministry’s ‘Servizi Lavoro’ portal.
Key operational changes include:
- the option to reuse data from the previous two-year period (2022–2023)
- aggiornamento semplificato delle informazioni
- supporto tramite sezione dedicata URP online
This approach reduces the administrative burden but does not eliminate the need for thorough data verification.
It is essential to meet the deadline of 30 April 2026.
In the event of non-compliance:
- application of the penalties provided for by current legislation
- possible intervention by the Labour Inspectorate
If the failure to comply continues for more than 12 months:
- suspension of contribution benefits for one year
In the event of a false or incomplete report:
- an administrative penalty of between €1,000 and €5,000
Until the new deadline, companies may:
- submit the report covering the two-year period 2022–2023
- undertake to submit the updated report by 30 April 2026
This provision ensures continuity in participation in tenders and public procedures.
Addit does not limit itself to compiling the biennial report.
We analyse company data to verify consistency between organisational structure, remuneration policies and gender equality principles, transforming a regulatory obligation into a strategic human resources management tool.
We support companies in the collection, verification and submission of data, reducing the risk of penalties and improving the quality of internal information.
Conscious management of the Report is not merely a compliance exercise, but a concrete step towards a more equitable, transparent and sustainable organisation.
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