EU member states have until 7 June 2026 to introduce local legislation implementing the Pay Transparency Directive. As per our recent blog, to date there have been very few developments on this front, but we are now starting to see the publication of draft legislation.
The Dutch government recently issued a Bill aimed at implementing the Directive (Wetsvoorstel implementatie richtlijn loontransparantie). The Bill does not include any provisions other than those that are strictly necessary to ensure compliance with the Directive – some good news for employers at least!
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment plans to submit the Bill in Quarter 3 of 2025 to the House of Representatives, although this timescale may be subject to change. It is currently subject to an online consultation process, which will close on 7 May 2025. The Bill is due to come into force on 7 June 2026, i.e. in line with the deadline for compliance by member states.
The Netherlands already has legislation in place that meets some of the obligations imposed by the Pay Transparency Directive, but the Bill introduces various new measures that are intended to reduce the wage gap between men and women by increasing transparency about pay and to strengthen the rights of employees who wish to exercise their right to equal pay. The transparency measures are also intended to serve as an incentive for employers to reward their staff objectively and demonstrate good employer practices. The key measures are...
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