EU Pay Transparency Directive: where does Europe stand after the 7 June 2026 deadline?

The deadline for transposing the EU Pay Transparency Directive into national law passed on 7 June 2026. But Europe is not moving at a single speed: while some countries have adopted national legislation, others are still working on implementation.

Our act legal employment teams are closely monitoring developments across our jurisdictions. Our interactive overview is updated regularly and shows where each country currently stands, which rules already apply and how employers should prepare.

Explore our interactive overview: 
act legal Pay Transparency tool