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Pay equity and pay transparency

In recent years, there has been an upward global trend in the implementation of new legal measures aimed at addressing pay equity and pay transparency. This trend continues to gather pace as more and more jurisdictions turn their focus to tackling this issue. In addition to the resources listed below, please also see our Gender pay transparency guide.

Pay equity and pay transparency

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Draft legislation published to implement Gender Pay Transparency Directive

Draft legislation published to implement Gender Pay Transparency Directive

The draft bill to implement the Gender Pay Transparency Directive has now been published.

19 December 2025 10 min read

Sweden and Norway: Latest information on implementation of the Gender Pay Transparency Directive (update)

Sweden and Norway: Latest information on implementation of the Gender Pay Transparency Directive (update)

Sweden and Norway address implementation of the Gender Pay Transparency Directive.

18 December 2025 1 min read

Key principles published for legislation to implement remaining gender pay transparency obligations (update)

Key principles published for legislation to implement remaining gender pay transparency obligations (update)

Draft bill to implement remaining Gender Pay Transparency Directive obligations published on 16 December 2025.

17 December 2025 6 min read

Gender pay transparency: The new edition of our global guide brings you the latest developments

Gender pay transparency: The new edition of our global guide brings you the latest developments

Take a look at the new edition of our global gender pay transparency guide for the latest developments in this area.

16 December 2025 1 min read

The German Commission for the Implementation of the Pay Transparency Directive publishes final report on pay transparency directive implementation

The German Commission for the Implementation of the Pay Transparency Directive publishes final report on pay transparency directive implementation

The commission’s final report sets out how Germany should implement the EU Gender Pay Transparency Directive, detailing employer obligations and integration into law.

8 December 2025 1 min read

Draft proposal for implementation of the Gender Pay Transparency Directive published (update)

Draft proposal for implementation of the Gender Pay Transparency Directive published (update)

A draft proposal has been published for implementation of the Gender Pay Transparency Directive.

8 December 2025 2 min read

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Gender pay transparency: Draft bill published for public consultation

Slovak Republic

Gender pay transparency: Draft bill published for public consultation

Draft bill will be subject to consultation until 9 October 2025.

6 October 2025 1 min read

Commission for implementation of the Pay Transparency Directive has begun work

Commission for implementation of the Pay Transparency Directive has begun work

An Act on Remuneration Transparency does exist in Germany but it does not meet the requirements of the Directive.

30 September 2025 1 min read

Netherlands delays implementation of the Gender Pay Transparency Directive

Netherlands delays implementation of the Gender Pay Transparency Directive

The Dutch government will not implement the EU Gender Pay Transparency Directive until 1 January 2027.

24 September 2025 1 min read

The Fair Pay Bill: Advancing transparency and equality in employment

The Fair Pay Bill: Advancing transparency and equality in employment

New Fair Pay Bill aims to boost workplace transparency and equality.

11 September 2025 2 min read

Protections for employees who choose to discuss their pay now in force

Protections for employees who choose to discuss their pay now in force

Employees in New Zealand can now freely discuss or enquire about pay without fear of employer retaliation.

1 September 2025 1 min read

Preparing for upcoming EU Pay Transparency requirements: A practical guide

Preparing for upcoming EU Pay Transparency requirements: A practical guide

A summary of key requirements, the status of legislation in each EU Member State, and next steps for employers in regard to the EU Pay Transparency Directive.

23 July 2025 7 min read

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Pilar Menor

Senior Partner, Global Co-Chair, Employment, Madrid

Brian Kaplan

Partner, Global Co-Chair, Employment, New York