Government proposal awaited on gender pay transparency implementation

At a glance

• National implementation of the EU Gender Pay Transparency Directive (Directive) remains delayed following the conclusion of the consultation process in February.
• The government proposal is currently expected in week 16, which would place its publication in mid‑April.
• Public sources indicate that implementation of the Directive is expected in May 2026.
• The Directive is intended to reinforce the principle of equal pay for the same work or work of equal value.
• Employers should continue to monitor developments as the legislative timetable becomes clearer.

The national implementation of the Directive remains delayed. The consultation phase on the proposed legislative reforms concluded in February, and the government proposal has yet to be published. Based on publicly available information, the proposal is now expected in week 16, which would place its release in mid‑April.

According to public sources, the implementation of the Directive is currently expected in May 2026. The Directive aims to strengthen the principle that workers should receive equal pay for the same work or work of equal value, enhancing transparency and enforcement across EU member states. Employers should continue to monitor developments as further details on national implementation emerge.