EU 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. With the EU Pay Transparency Directive 7 June 2026 transposition deadline now behind us, our experts can help you assess the impact, understand your obligations, and plan your next steps.
Interactive maps
Use these interactive maps to see, at a glance, which EU Member States have transposed the EU Pay Transparency Directive and which jurisdictions worldwide have gender pay reporting obligations in place.
EU Pay Transparency Directive transposition status
Here’s an overview of each jurisdiction’s transposition 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).
