The EU Pay Transparency Directive: tracking transposition and goldplating across the EU.

The EU Pay Transparency Directive (“EUPTD”) aims to combat pay discrimination and help close the gender pay gap in the EU. It has been in force since 7 June 2023, and Member States have until 7 June 2026 to transpose it into national law. Unlike some EU directives, the EUPTD is not a maximum harmonisation directive, meaning Member States can extend or "gold-plate" it when they transpose it into national law.

Our transposition tracker is designed to monitor national transposition across Member States. Where available, we provide more detailed insights into the substance of draft implementing laws.

To discuss any of the proposals and how we can assist you, please speak to one of the team below or your usual Linklaters contact.

This information was last checked and updated on 18 November2025.