Mind the (Gender Pay) Gap
The EU Pay Transparency Directive and its Global Impact
Webinar: The EU Pay Transparency Directive and its Global Impact
Speakers: Simon Kerr-Davis, Marta Afonso Pereira, Yukiko Hitzelberger-Kijima, Jennifer Granado Aranzana, Fériel Aliouchouche
In this insightful webinar, legal experts from across our global team take a deep dive into pay transparency and equal pay. Following the adoption of the EU Directive on Pay Transparency in June 2023, they explore its key requirements and the degree of change that the Directive will bring about in key EU jurisdictions (and beyond).
Clients can view the webinar here
Belgium
Speaker: Nele Van Kerrebroeck
In this episode, Nele Van Kerrebroeck provides a summary of the current position on pay transparency in Belgium. In particular on the applicable law since 2012 which aims to tackle the gender pay gap by introducing the obligation to report to the works council or prevention committee, and as part of the financial annual accounts; she also focuses on the major changes that will occur in this respect once the Pay Transparency Directive will be implemented in Belgium.
Italy
Speaker: Federica Barbero
In this episode, Federica Barbero provides an overview of some of the measures that Italian legislation has already put in place to ensure pay transparency, prevent discrimination in the workplace, and protect employees. Federica also flags some of the main pay transparency related issues in the Italian market and offer a view on how the Directive can help shed light on those issues and offer tools to identify effective solutions.
Luxembourg
Speaker: Marie Sinniger
In this episode, Marie Sinniger provides a summary of the current landscape of pay transparency and equal pay in Luxembourg. Significant changes are coming with the transposition of the EU Pay Transparency Directive into national law by 7 June 2026. Even if the implementation of this new set of enhanced requirements is not on the immediate horizon, employers must be ready to hit the ground running when the new legislation is introduced.
Poland
Speaker: Monika Krzyszkowska-Dabrowska
In this episode, Monika Krzyszkowska-Dąbrowska provides an overview on the impact of the EU Pay Transparency Directive on the Polish employment law landscape and in particular, the revolution it will bring to pay structure and its requirements. The implementation of the Directive into Polish law is likely to involve comprehensive new legal solutions. It is important for employers to start preparation work now as almost all organisations will be affected and will need to review their policies.
Spain
Speaker: Moira Guitart
In this episode, Moira Guitart provides a summary of the current position on pay transparency and equal pay in Spain. She mentions that, despite not many gender pay gap reporting requirements in Spain yet, equal provisions already exist and all employers must keep a salary record broken down by professional categories and gender. Also, companies with 50 or more employees are mandated to negotiate and register equality plans which must include a pay audit to identify potential gender gaps and lay out measures to close those gaps.
The Netherlands
Speaker: Jill Reijnen Husagić
In this episode, Jill Reijnen Husagić provides an overview of the current position on pay transparency and equal pay in the Netherlands. In particular, Jill look at the existing rights of work councils in this respect, as well as the existing disclosure requirements. The status and impact of the implementation of the EU Pay Transparency Directive is also discussed.
