An HR and reward leaders’ manual:
A quick guide to the EU Pay Transparency Directive
National legislation to be enacted by June 7, 2026
The deadline to comply with the EU Pay Transparency Directive is not as far off as you might think. If your organisation has EU operations, you’ll be required to comply with several new legal obligations, many of which will impact current practices.
Start preparing now. By understanding new obligations and ensuring compliance, you can avoid potential legal risks and build trust within your workforce.
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What’s changing under the EU Pay Transparency Directive?
Though requirements may vary among countries, all employers with an EU presence should prepare to address the following to ensure compliance:
Pay structure
Classify similar types of jobs and compare their pay
Transparency
Employers must disclose pay details to individuals
Gender pay gap reporting
Report the gender pay gap and make it public
Employee rights
Employees can request and discuss pay details freely
Enforcement
Employees may win equal pay claims more easily
Pay equity
Employers must rectify the gender pay gap if >5%
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