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Mind the (Gender Pay) Gap

The EU Pay Transparency Directive and its Global Impact

The adoption of the EU Pay Transparency Directive in June 2023 represents a bold step forward in the pursuit of gender pay equality. The Directive introduces far-reaching obligations on employers of all sizes which are backed up by powerful enforcement mechanisms.

As the countdown to implementation begins, employers caught by the Directive will need to start adapting their practices and tackling the compliance challenges early in order to manage the associated legal, financial and reputational risks. The impact of the Directive will not only be felt in the EU, but across the Globe including the UK, as the Directive will raise expectations and serve as a gold-standard.

Webinar: The EU Pay Transparency Directive and its Global Impact

Speakers: Simon Kerr-Davis, Marta Afonso Pereira, Yukiko Hitzelberger-Kijima, Jennifer Granado Aranzana, Fériel Aliouchouche

In this insightful webinar, legal experts from across our global team take a deep dive into pay transparency and equal pay. Following the adoption of the EU Directive on Pay Transparency in June 2023, they explore its key requirements and the degree of change that the Directive will bring about in key EU jurisdictions (and beyond).

Clients can view the webinar here

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Webinar: Navigating the EU Pay Transparency Directive – Frequently Asked Questions

Speakers: Alexandra Beidas, Moira Guitart, Jennifer Granado Aranzana, Fériel Aliouchouche, Sophie Kruppa

In this webinar, our experts from Belgium, France, Germany, Spain, and the UK addressed frequently asked questions and shared insights, including key takeaways from the Swedish implementation proposal. We were also delighted to be joined by Tamsin Sridhara, Global Pay Equity Lead at WTW, who brought a rewards perspective to the discussion.

Clients can view the webinar here

Listen to our “Mind the (Gender Pay) Gap” podcast series

In this bite-sized podcast series, legal experts from across our global Employment & Incentives team reflect on the current landscape on pay transparency and equal pay in their jurisdiction and consider the impact of the EU Pay Transparency Directive. As businesses begin to navigate the changes required, our experts provide their observations on how employers can start to prepare.

Belgium

Speaker: Nele Van Kerrebroeck

In this episode, Nele Van Kerrebroeck provides a summary of the current position on pay transparency in Belgium. In particular on the applicable law since 2012 which aims to tackle the gender pay gap by introducing the obligation to report to the works council or prevention committee, and as part of the financial annual accounts; she also focuses on the major changes that will occur in this respect once the Pay Transparency Directive will be implemented in Belgium.

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Italy

Speaker: Federica Barbero

In this episode, Federica Barbero provides an overview of some of the measures that Italian legislation has already put in place to ensure pay transparency, prevent discrimination in the workplace, and protect employees. Federica also flags some of the main pay transparency related issues in the Italian market and offer a view on how the Directive can help shed light on those issues and offer tools to identify effective solutions.

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Luxembourg

Speaker: Marie Sinniger

In this episode, Marie Sinniger provides a summary of the current landscape of pay transparency and equal pay in Luxembourg. Significant changes are coming with the transposition of the EU Pay Transparency Directive into national law by 7 June 2026. Even if the implementation of this new set of enhanced requirements is not on the immediate horizon, employers must be ready to hit the ground running when the new legislation is introduced.

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Poland

Speaker: Monika Krzyszkowska-Dabrowska

In this episode, Monika Krzyszkowska-Dąbrowska provides an overview on the impact of the EU Pay Transparency Directive on the Polish employment law landscape and in particular, the revolution it will bring to pay structure and its requirements. The implementation of the Directive into Polish law is likely to involve comprehensive new legal solutions. It is important for employers to start preparation work now as almost all organisations will be affected and will need to review their policies.

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Spain

Speaker: Moira Guitart

In this episode, Moira Guitart provides a summary of the current position on pay transparency and equal pay in Spain. She mentions that, despite not many gender pay gap reporting requirements in Spain yet, equal provisions already exist and all employers must keep a salary record broken down by professional categories and gender. Also, companies with 50 or more employees are mandated to negotiate and register equality plans which must include a pay audit to identify potential gender gaps and lay out measures to close those gaps.

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The Netherlands

Speaker: Jill Reijnen Husagić

In this episode, Jill Reijnen Husagić provides an overview of the current position on pay transparency and equal pay in the Netherlands. In particular, Jill look at the existing rights of work councils in this respect, as well as the existing disclosure requirements. The status and impact of the implementation of the EU Pay Transparency Directive is also discussed.

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