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In our Briefing of 10 July 2026, we discussed Law 5316/2026 (the Law), transposing Directive (EU) 2023/970 into Greek law. The Directive’s purpose is to eliminate the gender pay gap, create transparent conditions for pay determination and progression, strengthen enforcement mechanisms, and ensure access to effective remedies and restoration for affected workers.

Greece's new pay transparency law, transposing the EU Pay Transparency Directive, introduces comprehensive requirements for employers including written pay structures, gender pay gap reporting, and employee information rights. With most operational obligations taking effect from November 1, 2026, employers face strict deadlines, substantial penalties for non-compliance, and a new administrative dispute resolution procedure that shifts the burden of proof in discrimination cases.

Law 5316/2026 (the Law) was voted by the Greek Parliament on 2 July 2026 and transposes Directive (EU) 2023/970 into Greek law by amending several Articles of the Greek Labor Code. The aim of this Briefing is to present the other amendments introduced by the Law to the Greek Labor Code on employment and pension matters, independent of the provisions concerning the transposition of the Directive, and specifically to provide an overview of the Articles in Parts B and C of the Law, which took effect on 6 July 2026.

Law 5316/20261 (the Law) was voted by the Greek Parliament on 2 July 2026. It transposes Directive (EU) 2023/970 into Greek law by amending several Articles of the Greek Labor Code. The purpose of the Directive is to eliminate the gender pay gap for equal work or work of equal value, create transparent conditions for pay determination and progression, strengthen enforcement mechanisms and ensure access to effective remedies and restoration for affected workers.

Greece transposed the EU Pay Transparency Directive in just 33 days, one of the fastest implementations in Europe. This episode explores the consultation process, key legislative changes...

Greece has become the fifth EU member state to transpose the Pay Transparency Directive, introducing comprehensive obligations that take effect November 1, 2026. While largely aligned with the EU framework, the Greek law includes distinctive provisions on pay structures, enforcement mechanisms, and a central role for the Greek Ombudsperson in overseeing compliance. Employers with operations in Greece face new requirements around gender-neutral compensation, pre-employment disclosures, and enhanced anti-disc