Introduction
The EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive (EU) 2023/970) (the “Directive”) is required to be transposed into Irish law by 7 June 2026.
As detailed in our previous employer update, the Directive introduces changes for employers in Ireland, including in respect of recruitment, the establishment of information rights for employees to pay setting information, pay progression information, limitations on pay secrecy, and enhanced gender pay gap (“GPG”) reporting obligations.
Progress on and Timelines for Implementation
The Heads of the Pay Transparency Bill, which will transpose the Directive into Irish law, are currently in preparation.
While the Directive is required to be transposed into Irish law by 7 June 2026, the Department of Children, Disability and Equality (the “Department”), which is responsible for transposing the Directive in Ireland, has recently indicated in statements by officials, that Ireland is unlikely to meet this deadline for implementation.
