With less than 15 months until the EU Pay Transparency Directive (“the Directive”) comes into force, many organisations are evaluating its impact and preparing for the changes it will bring.

Our analysis focuses on how the Directive affects the classification of workers. This involves defining categories based on gender-neutral, objective criteria, which then serve as a foundation for comparing pay levels.

We delve into the challenges that employers encounter when establishing these classifications and underscore the importance of collaborating with worker representatives. This collaboration ensures that criteria align with both legal requirements and employee expectations. The analysis also examines different classification approaches, such as existing collective labour agreements and job architecture systems, and discusses their potential legal implications. Additionally, we provide guidance on how organisations can implement the Directive effectively. 

Read more in our publication 

For more information about the Directive and how to prepare, please visit Linklaters’ dedicated resources hub. Our clients can also access this transposition tracker, specifically designed to monitor national transposition across Member States.

If you are interested in learning how Linklaters can support your organisation, please contact the authors directly.