Denmark's Bill To Implement The EU Pay Transparency Directive Sent For Public Consultation

At a Glance

• Denmark has released a bill to transpose the EU Pay Transparency Directive into Danish law.
• Of note, the proposal includes a delay in the effective date and employers' reporting obligations, adjusting the employee threshold for certain employers with 50-99 employees, and a preemption through collective agreements.

After a long wait, Denmark's Ministry of Employment has released a bill for consultation on the implementation of the EU Pay Transparency Directive ("Directive"). The deadline for submitting consultation responses is March 27, 2026.

The consultation coincides with a parliamentary election, which was called on the same day. However, current reports suggest that the process will continue as planned.