On 26 February 2025, Denmark published draft legislation implementing the EU Pay Transparency Directive, setting out how pay transparency and gender pay gap reporting rules will apply...

On 26 February 2025, Denmark published draft legislation implementing the EU Pay Transparency Directive, setting out how pay transparency and gender pay gap reporting rules will apply to employers operating in Denmark.

Based on the current draft, it appears that Denmark has taken a measured approach instead of directly transposing the Directive which could lead to practical implications for employers operating in Denmark. We highlight the key elements and divergences arising from the Danish proposal.

The EU Pay Transparency Directive, adopted in 2023, introduces new obligations on employers across the EU including pay transparency in recruitment, employee rights to pay information, and mandatory gender pay gap reporting.

Missed deadline

Similar to other Member States, Denmark will not meet the Directive transposition deadline of 7 June 2026. The Danish rules are expected to come into force on 1 January 2027, with pay reporting obligations from September 2028. This reflects a broader trend across the EU, where several Member States have indicated that national implementing legislation may come into force after the Directive's June 2026 transposition deadline. For organisations managing pan-European compliance, this likely means that compliance and timelines will need monitoring on a...

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