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Pay transparency & equal pay

Salary-range disclosure, gender pay-gap reporting and equal-pay litigation, including the EU Pay Transparency Directive.

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Today · Monday 26 October

  • Europe·Policy & Law

    UK government to launch consultation on reforming equal pay system

    The UK government is set to launch a consultation on reforming the equal pay system, under legislation dating back to 1970 aimed at removing sex-based pay disparities. The consultation acknowledges that assessing work of 'equal value' and the material factor defence are the two most complex, litigation-prone areas. Legal experts say an overhaul will not be straightforward.

    via People Management
  • Europe·Policy & Law

    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.

    via Freshfields
  • Europe·Policy & Law

    Romania's pay transparency bill still under review, KPMG advises employers to prepare

    KPMG reports that Romania's forthcoming pay transparency framework will bring major changes to compensation, recruitment and access to pay information. The draft law is still being reviewed, having been referred back to reporting committees for further work, though its direction is taking shape. KPMG advises employers to start preparing.

    via kpmg.com
  • Europe·Policy & Law

    Finland set to implement EU Pay Transparency Directive by year end

    The EU Pay Transparency Directive, adopted in 2023, was due to take effect in member states by June 2026, but Finland and several other countries are behind schedule. Finland's government submitted a legislative proposal in September to amend the Act on Equality between Women and Men, now before Parliament, expected to take effect by year end. Employee organizations criticize parts of the proposal as falling below the Directive's minimum requirements.

    via Ylemmät Toimihenkilöt YTN
  • Europe·Policy & Law

    Dutch pay transparency law delayed again, 2027 start date unlikely

    The Dutch pay transparency law has suffered further delays, with the legislative consultation now scheduled for December 14, making the planned January 1, 2027 effective date virtually unachievable. Works councils are advised to keep preparing for the new rules.

    via www.ornet.nl

Yesterday · Sunday 25 October

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