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ARTICLE · 11 MARCH 2026

EU Pay Transparency Directive

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EU Directive 2023/970 of the European Parliament and the Council (the Directive) entered into force on 10 May 2023 and introduces provisions to strengthen the application of the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value between men and women through pay transparency and reinforced enforcement mechanisms.

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Our Employment Law Briefing Special Edition analyses the EU Pay Transparency Directive, including:

A. Introduction

B. Scope and Definitions

C. Pay Transparency Requirements

D. Employer Reporting Obligations

E. Joint Pay Assessment

F. Enforcement and Remedies

A. Introduction

1. EU Directive 2023/970 of the European Parliament and the Council (the Directive) entered into force on 10 May 2023 and introduces provisions to strengthen the application of the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value between men and women through pay transparency and reinforced enforcement mechanisms.

2. Member States must bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with the Directive by 7 June 2026.

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