The EU Pay Transparency Directive, effective June 7, 2026, will require employers to increase openness around pay structures, recruitment, and employee pay data to help close gender pay gaps. Obligations include salary‑range disclosure to applicants, gender‑neutral job criteria, and gender pay‑gap reporting for larger employers starting in 2027. The article outlines steps to prepare: strengthen job architecture, analyze pay equity data, update HR processes, establish governance, and improve communication and training across teams.
