Romania has moved one step closer to implementing the EU pay transparency directive (Directive (EU) 2023/970) by releasing an initial draft law that outlines how the directive would apply at the national level.

Quick Hits

• Romania’s pay transparency draft law largely follows the EU pay transparency directive and does not appear to introduce major additional national obligations.
• However, Romania’s proposal introduces stricter deadlines than the directive for responding to pay information and report-related requests.
• Some uncertainties remain, particularly around worker representatives and the definition of work of equal value.
• Romania is currently well-positioned to meet the 7 June 2026 transposition deadline.

The proposal has already been shared with the business community for feedback and is expected to be discussed with trade unions next. Based on the current timing, Romania appears well-placed to meet the June 2026 deadline for transposing Directive (EU) 2023/970 into national law, ahead of several other member states that are still developing their legislative approach.

Overall, Romania seems to be following a relatively restrained implementation model. Rather than creating an extensive standalone regime, the draft largely follows the structure and substance of the directive. This will likely be seen as a positive development by employers, especially those operating across several EU jurisdictions and seeking consistency in compliance requirements.

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