Prepare for the EU Pay Transparency Directive

HR, get ready for the 2026 Pay Transparency directive ⎯ with skills

Pay transparency is the practice of openly sharing compensation information within an organization. It aims to foster trust and create a more equitable workplace by reducing pay gaps based on gender, race, or other biases.

The Pay Transparency Directive, coming in 2025/2026, shifts the burden of proof to companies, requiring them to justify salary differences among employees. This initiative reinforces the principle of equal pay for equal work by increasing transparency and strengthening enforcement, particularly addressing gender pay disparities.

Use this checklist to take the first steps toward implementing pay transparency this year.