Clifford Chance

The EU Pay Transparency Directive: Countdown to implementation

7 November 2024

The EU Pay Transparency Directive aims to enforce equal pay for equal work or work of equal value between men and women through enhanced pay transparency and enforcement mechanisms. EU Member States are required to implement legislation giving effect to it by 7 June 2026, the date on which the general obligations in relation to pay transparency and information provision come into force. The gender pay gap reporting obligations will come into effect on a phased basis starting on 7 June 2027.

This briefing outlines the key requirements of the EU Pay Transparency Directive (PTD) and the preparatory steps that employers should consider in order to be well placed to meet the new pay transparency and gender reporting requirements.

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