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Newest firstToday · Monday 26 October
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EU Pay Transparency Directive emerges as an M&A due diligence issue
According to Freshfields, pay transparency is increasingly viewed as an M&A due diligence and valuation issue rather than a standalone HR compliance matter, driven by implementation of the EU Pay Transparency Directive and expected increases in equal pay claims and reporting obligations. Unrecognized gender pay gaps can create back-pay liabilities, litigation exposure and reputational risk, with remediation often requiring substantial compensation restructuring costs.