The deadline for transposing Directive (EU) 2023/970 on strengthening the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value between men and women through pay transparency and enforcement mechanisms (the Pay Transparency Directive) expired on June 7, 2026.
Although the Directive entered into force on June 6, 2023, it has not yet been implemented into German law. Nevertheless, it is expected to fundamentally reshape employers' remuneration practices in Germany. This newsletter provides an overview of the Directive's key requirements, the current status of its implementation in Germany and the practical implications for employers