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EU Pay Transparency Directive implementation

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The European Union is implementing a Pay Transparency Directive to combat wage inequality. The regulations require employers to provide salary ranges to job seekers, ensure gender-neutral recruitment, and prohibit inquiries into a candidate’s previous salary history. To address gender pay gaps, companies must justify discrepancies and implement corrective measures if the gap exceeds 5%. Reporting obligations are scaled by company size: firms with over 250 employees must report annually starting in 2027, while those with 150 to 249 employees report every three years. Smaller companies with 100 to 149 employees face reporting requirements every three years beginning in 2031. Implementation progress varies across member states. Italy has moved from early adoption to formal enactment via Legislative Decree no. 96/2026. This law grants 96/2026, granting candidates the right to know their gross annual salary (RAL) in advance and prohibits recruiters from inquiring about current or previous compensation. Experts suggest this shift may help employers strengthen branding by prioritizing merit-based policies. advance. In Portugal, the transposition of the directive is underway. Legal underway, though legal experts warn that the new rules will likely increase of increased employee requests from employees regarding practiced remunerations, though employees still cannot demand to know the exact salary of a specific colleague. While Portugal has faced delays, existing legislation on gender wage inequality may mitigate risks of penalties from Brussels. remuneration. Other developments include Greece, where Law 5316/2026 becomes effective November 1, 2026; France, which aims for full implementation by 2028; 2028, and Croatia, which expects to integrate the directive into a new Labor Law by February. In Greece, Law 5316/2026 becomes effective on November 1, 2026. According to a circular from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Greek employers must disclose full compensation details in job advertisements, including base salary, bonuses, allowances, and additional benefits. The law also prohibits employers from asking about previous salary history and forbids mentioning gender or family status in job postings to prevent discrimination. Additionally, candidates may request information regarding pay scales and gender-based wage gaps for similar roles prior to their first interview.

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