Gender Pay Gap Statement

Last updated: 8th May 2025

Introduction

At AS LEGAL AND FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED, trading as Williams Loans, we are committed to ensuring that all employees are treated fairly, with respect and dignity, and are provided with equal opportunities for growth and development. This Gender Pay Gap Statement outlines our commitment to addressing and reducing the gender pay gap within our organisation and provides an overview of our efforts.

Our Commitment

We believe that gender equality is a fundamental principle that should be upheld in all aspects of our business, including our compensation and benefits practices. We are dedicated to ensuring that our pay and benefits are equitable, transparent, and consistent for all employees, regardless of their gender.

Our Principles

  1. Equal pay for equal work: We are committed to ensuring that men and women receive equal pay for equal work, in accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010. We regularly review and update our pay and benefits practices to ensure that they are consistent and equitable for all employees.
  2. Transparent pay practices: We maintain clear, consistent information about our compensation and benefits for all employees. We also regularly review our pay practices to ensure that they are free from gender bias and discrimination.
  3. Closing the gender pay gap: We recognise that it is an ongoing process and are committed to continuously reviewing and improving our practices to address any disparities that may exist.
  4. Training and awareness: We provide training and raise awareness among our employees about the importance of gender equality, unconscious bias, and the gender pay gap, as well as the steps we are taking to address these issues.

Implementation and Monitoring

We will take the following steps to implement and monitor our Gender Pay Gap Statement:

  1. Regular pay reviews: We will conduct regular pay reviews to identify any gender pay gaps within our organisation and take appropriate action to address these disparities.
  2. Gender pay gap reporting: We will comply with the UK government’s gender pay gap reporting requirements, publishing our gender pay gap data annually on our website and the government’s gender pay gap reporting service.
  3. Employee consultation: We will consult with our employees on our gender pay gap initiatives, seeking their feedback and input on how we can improve our practices to address any disparities.
  4. Continuous improvement: We will continually review and improve our practices to ensure that they remain effective in addressing the gender pay gap and promoting gender equality within our organisation.

External Resources

For further information on the gender pay gap and promoting gender equality in the workplace, please refer to the following external resources:

  1. UK Equality Act 2010: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15/contents
  2. Gov.UK Gender Pay Gap Reporting: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/gender-pay-gap-reporting-overview
  3. Equality and Human Rights Commission: https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/
  4. ACAS: https://www.acas.org.uk/gender-pay-gap

Contact and Feedback

We welcome feedback on our Gender Pay Gap Statement and invite employees to share their experiences, concerns, or suggestions. If you have any questions or concerns about our statement or wish to provide feedback, please get in touch with us at gender-pay-gap@onlineloanss.co.uk.

At AS LEGAL AND FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED, trading as OLS Loans, we are committed to addressing and reducing the gender pay gap within our organisation. By implementing this Gender Pay Gap Statement, we aim to promote gender equality and ensure that our pay and benefits practices are equitable, transparent, and consistent for all employees, regardless of their gender.

AS LEGAL AND FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED 120 Carstairs Street Strathclyde Business Centre Glasgow