At a Glance

• While some member states are on track to implement the EU Pay Transparency Directive (PTD) by June 7, 2026, many have formally announced delayed effective dates and others are still working out the “when”—leading to a fragmented implementation landscape across Europe.
• The draft laws that have been published contain provisions that range from minimalistic implementation of the PTD’s baseline requirements to more stringent measures.
• Even if a member state has stated they will miss the deadline to implement, employers should not wait to start the compliance process.

With a June 7 member state implementation deadline barely a month away, employers still face significant uncertainty as to how individual EU member states will implement the European Directive (EU) 2023/970 on pay transparency. Compliance in such a fragmented landscape is a challenge, but this article provides insight into the direction of implementation and what employers can anticipate.

Because PTD implementation is highly dynamic, the status of member state laws is subject to frequent change. This article provides an update based on information available at the time of publication. We encourage you to contact Littler’s PTD Steering Committee for the most up-to-date, in-depth analysis for your European footprint. You can access additional resources, including Littler’s Implementation Tracker, on Littler’s EU Pay Transparency Directive webpage.

Status of Implementation

Efforts to Delay the PTD

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