Recent developments further highlight the differing pace and approach to implementing the EU Pay Transparency Directive (PTD). Despite calling for a delay to implementing the PTD, Estonia has proposed limited domestic reforms focused on recruitment transparency and equal pay principles, proposing to deliberately postpone the PTD’s most onerous employer obligations pending further discussions with the European Commission. By contrast, Slovakia has moved decisively ahead, with its parliament approving a draft implementation law that formally transposes the PTD and introduces a phased set of binding obligations for employers from mid‑2026 onwards. Meanwhile Finland has signalled a delay to its (previously early) implementation date, whilst Spain has commenced public consultation meaning they are unlikely to meet the implementation deadline.
To read the our update from 27 April, please click the button below.
In April, Czechia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Poland and Ireland announced developments in their implementation process, whilst Estonia followed Sweden in pushing back on implementing the Directive in its current form. Additionally, the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) published guidelines and a toolkit to help employers with their assessment of work of equal value.
To read our update from 17 April, please click the button below.
The Swedish Government announced that it wants to “renegotiate” parts of the Pay Transparency Directive and will be pausing implementing the Directive into national law.
To read our March update, please click the button below.
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