EU Pay Transparency Directive – what is it and what does it mean for employers in the UK?

Ro Carracedo Lopez, senior international legal editor at Brightmine, discusses the EU Pay Transparency Directive, how member states are adopting its provisions into national law and – not least – its implications for UK organisations, with Wouter Heere, associate at Littler Netherlands, and Rui Rego Soares, Associate lawyer at Littler Portugal.

Listen now for actionable insights, expert analysis, and a look at what’s next for HR.

Key takeaways

• Requires large employers to report gender pay gap data; phased by company size.
• If pay gap ≥5% and not justified, employers must assess and address it.
• Member states must implement by June 2026, but progress is slow and uneven.
• Portugal and Netherlands typically follow EU rules but face delays and practical challenges.
• Gender pay gaps remain significant: ~7% in Netherlands, ~13% in Portugal.
• UK not required to adopt, but many UK employers are considering similar practices due to EU influence.

Brightmine host

Robert Shore
HR Markets Insights Editor, Brightmine

Guest speakers

Ro Carracedo Lopez
Senior international legal editor, Brightmine

Rui Rego Soares
Associate lawyer, Littler Portugal