Compliance & Regulations
Stay one step ahead of upcoming employment laws, legislation and pay transparency requirements across Europe. Explore how proactive compliance reduces risk, builds trust and supports sustainable growth across borders.
What is a “category of workers,” and how should we define it for reporting?
To report meaningfully on pay gaps, employers need to group employees into “categories of workers” - clusters of roles that can fairly be compared.
What does “equal work of equal value” mean, and how do we define it?
The Directive goes beyond equal pay for the same job. It also requires employers to ensure equal pay for different jobs that are of equal value.
How should companies calculate gender pay gaps?
The Directive requires employers to report on both unadjusted and adjusted gender pay gaps. These two figures tell different but equally important stories
What counts as “pay” under the EU Directive?
The Directive takes a broad view of pay. Base salary is only one part of the picture — employers must also include bonuses, allowances and non-cash benefits
Which employees are included in the scope of the Pay Transparency Directive?
The Directive applies broadly - not just to full-time staff, but to almost anyone with an employment relationship.
What is pay transparency, and what does it require under the EU Directive?
The EU Pay Transparency Directive is a new law designed to make pay across Europe more transparent, consistent, and fair.
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