Fair Pay Innovation Lab

The UNIVERSAL FAIR PAY CHECK® is the world’s leading certification for fair pay.

As a globally recognized standard, trusted by companies of all sizes and industries, it empowers organizations worldwide to ensure equitable compensation for all employees—regardless of location, size, or structure. The UNIVERSAL FAIR PAY CHECK® integrates the most advanced legislative frameworks from countries like Iceland, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland, creating a universal process that is ready for both current and future legal requirements.

Developed by the FPI Fair Pay Innovation Lab in Berlin, the certification is officially recognized as a Union trademark by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). Its credibility and impact are safeguarded by the FPI Screening Board, a panel of international experts from leading fair pay nations such as the UK, Iceland, and Germany.

Global industry leaders have already achieved the UNIVERSAL FAIR PAY CHECK® certification, demonstrating their commitment to fair pay under the patronage of Hubertus Heil, the German Federal Minister of Labour.

As an NGO, FPI takes part in the global discussion on sustainability topics and contributes their expertise towards decision-making at the UN level. In summer 2021, the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC) has granted FPI special consultative status.

FPI´s mission is simple yet powerful: Fair pay for every employee, everywhere in the world.

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