Pay Transparency Directive
New rules will create expansive new reporting and compliance requirements in the EU.
With an average gender pay gap of about 13% across the EU, the European Parliament has sought to align member states through both a common set of standards for equal pay and the improvement of existing regulations. Our experts help you understand what needs to be done ahead of implementation of the Directive in June 2026.
Interactive maps
Use these interactive maps to explore which EU and worldwide countries have implemented the pay transparency directive and gender pay gap reporting.
Pay Transparency Directive implementation status
Here’s an overview of each jurisdiction’s implementation status, together with links to our available podcasts and insights.
Pay Attention podcast
Our experts examine all aspects of the Pay Transparency Directive – discussing the nuts and bolts of the legislation, the purpose behind transparency regimes, the impact in different jurisdictions and the practical challenges employers may face (with guests from colleagues across our global Ius Laboris network).
