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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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Spain’s draft pay transparency rules builds on existing regulations

Spain’s draft pay transparency rules builds on existing regulations

Spain's draft legislation to implement the Gender Pay Transparency Directive gold-plates some obligations but under-implements others.

2 September 2026 2 min read

Progress in implementing the Gender Pay Transparency Directive in Finland

Progress in implementing the Gender Pay Transparency Directive in Finland

The government has published its final proposal to Parliament to implement the Gender Pay Transparency Directive.

1 September 2026 1 min read

European Commission publishes guidance on the Gender Pay Transparency Directive

European Commission publishes guidance on the Gender Pay Transparency Directive

The European Commission has published FAQs and a flyer on the Gender Pay Transparency Directive.

25 August 2026 1 min read

Portugal consults on draft bill to implement the Gender Pay Transparency Directive

Portugal consults on draft bill to implement the Gender Pay Transparency Directive

Portugal has finally published proposed measures to implement the Gender Pay Transparency Directive, with consultation closing on 25 August 2026.

20 August 2026 4 min read

France has disclosed a draft bill to implement the Gender Pay Transparency Directive (update)

France has disclosed a draft bill to implement the Gender Pay Transparency Directive (update)

France has disclosed a draft bill proposing new pay transparency, gender pay reporting and enforcement obligations for employers.

4 August 2026 4 min read

New Brunswick expands pay transparency and employee leave rights

New Brunswick expands pay transparency and employee leave rights

New Brunswick has introduced pay transparency rules and a new protected leave entitlement for employees with serious illnesses or injuries.

31 July 2026 3 min read

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Gender Pay Transparency Directive: European Commission reconfirms it expects full compliance

Gender Pay Transparency Directive: European Commission reconfirms it expects full compliance

European Commission reconfirms that Member States must fully comply with the Gender Pay Transparency Directive.

27 July 2026 2 min read

Virginia: Pay transparency law goes into effect July 1, 2026

Virginia: Pay transparency law goes into effect July 1, 2026

Virginia’s new pay transparency law requires salary ranges in job postings and restricts employer use of salary history.

22 July 2026 2 min read

Government seeks views on reforms to equal pay and pay transparency laws

Government seeks views on reforms to equal pay and pay transparency laws

UK consultation proposes major equal pay reforms, including pay transparency obligations, stronger enforcement and new employer duties.

17 July 2026 6 min read

Greece implements the Gender Pay Transparency Directive with some gold-plating

Greece implements the Gender Pay Transparency Directive with some gold-plating

Greece has implemented the Gender Pay Transparency Directive, introducing additional employer obligations and significant enforcement measures.

16 July 2026 2 min read

Estonia takes first step towards pay transparency implementation

Estonia takes first step towards pay transparency implementation

Estonia has partially implemented the Gender Pay Transparency Directive, introducing new recruitment transparency and equal pay obligations.

16 July 2026 2 min read

Romanian Legislative Council issues a negative report on the draft bill to implement the Gender Pay Transparency Directive

Romanian Legislative Council issues a negative report on the draft bill to implement the Gender Pay Transparency Directive

The legislative process has been progressing under the emergency procedure but parliamentary recess now means that no other steps are expected until September 2026.

1 July 2026 2 min read

Featured contributors

Pilar Menor

Senior Partner, Spain, Global Co-Chair, Employment, Madrid

Brian Kaplan

Partner, Global Co-Chair, Employment, New York City

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