Equal pay analysis with Logib
Logib is a scientifically recognised, secure and legally compliant set of tools for equal pay analysis made available by the Confederation. It allows employers to review their pay practices with a view to promoting equal pay within their company. There are two modules. Module 1 is aimed at large companies, while Module 2 is suitable for smaller companies.
Logib is available to all employers free of charge. Use of the tool is anonymous, secure and simple. Logib Module 1 can technically be used from starting at 50 employees, while smaller companies can use Module 2.
You can find out which of the two modules is best suited to your organization here: Decision support
The analysis results of Logib Module 1 and Logib Module 2 can be used in public procurement as evidence of respect for equal pay (self-declaration). You can download the document required for this purpose from the Logib tool.
Procedure and time required
The Logib web tools guide you step by step through the equal pay analysis. The procedure can be divided into four steps:
- Enter and read in wage and personal data
- Add and correct data
- Start evaluation
- View result
For the first analysis with Logib Module 2, expect about half a day’s work, while Logib Module 1 will take about one day, depending on the quality of the data used as the basis. Any new analysis conducted will take less time.
Detailed information and instructions for each of the modules can be found in the following documents and on the «FAQs» page:
Logib Module 1:
Logib Module 2:
FAQ: Frequently asked questions about Logib
Results of the equal pay analysis
Once the analysis has been completed, a summary of the most important results is displayed. These include in particular
- recommendations for action and interpretation aids;
- proof of self-declaration for public tenders;
- a summary of the results;
- Results presented in the form of an easy-to-interpret tachometer;
- additionally for module 1: information on any pay differences;
- additionally for module 2: reference to concrete risk constellations of persons of different genders.
Information about the results
Employers can use the documentation of the equal pay analysis made available in Logib to provide information about the results of their equal pay analysis. This creates trust and sends a signal that employers take the issue of equal pay seriously.
Employers who are obliged to carry out an equal pay analysis under Art. 13 of the Gender Equality Act must inform employees of the results in writing. Companies listed on a stock market publish the results in the annex to their annual accounts. Public sector employers publish the individual results of the equal pay analysis and the audit.
Data protection
The wage data read in by employers is only stored locally in the employer’s browser. The analysis of the wage data is conducted on a Confederation server. The data is sent to the server in encrypted form and cannot be used to identify the company. Once the analysis has been completed, the data on the server is deleted. Only the users themselves can see the results of the analysis. The results of the analysis are not stored on the server. They can be downloaded as PDF and Excel documents. No data is passed on to third parties.
Methods
The Module 1 and Module 2 analyses conducted with Logib are based on scientifically recognised methods which have been approved by the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland for addressing equal pay issues.
Logib Module 1 is based on a semi-logarithmic OLS regression analysis. This method is recognised internationally. Logib Module 2 is suitable for small data sets. This module is based on an analytical job evaluation. This method provides reliable information from as few as two employees. Logib Module 2 is therefore suitable for smaller organisations with 2 to 49 employees.
Methodological approach Logib Modules 1 and 2
Methodological approach
Declaration of conformity standard analysis tool (Logib)
Verification
Annex Declaration of conformity standard analysis tool (Logib)
Annex
Development report on Logib Module 2 - Analysis of wage equality between women and menfor smaller companies
Summary
Testimonials
Awards
Logib Module 1 has received a United Nations Public Service Award. Both modules have been awarded the EPIC Good Practice label from the Equal Pay International Coalition (OECD, ILO, UN Women).
Further training
The FOGE regularly offers further training on Logib. You can find more information at www.weiterbildung-lohngleichheit.ch
Promoting equal pay with Logib
Equal pay is key to achieving equality in working life and is an important element of good governance. A transparent pay system and equal pay analysis help employers to promote and implement equal pay within their sphere of influence.