EU Pay Transparency Directive (2023/970)
EU directive on pay transparency, in force from 7 June 2026.
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Definition
The EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive 2023/970/EU) establishes uniform EU-wide standards for pay transparency. Obligations from 7 June 2026: right of access for employees regarding the pay gap, job advertisements with salary information, pay gap reporting for organizations with 100 or more employees, and a joint pay assessment from a 5% pay gap. The AGG Kit includes a pay gap analysis tool, a pay report template, and a right-of-access form.