European employers call for workable implementation of the Pay Transparency Directive
As the Pay Transparency Directive transposition deadline approaches on 7 June 2026, HOTREC has joined other European employer organisations in reaffirming its strong commitment to equal pay, gender equality, equal opportunities and fair remuneration practices.
Employers across sectors and enterprises of all sizes support the objectives of the Directive. However, the transposition process has revealed significant legal, technical and operational challenges across a large majority of Member States.
Practical implementation could prove particularly difficult for employers with fewer than 250 employees, especially as support in the form of technical assistance and training is still not available in many Member States.
To avoid legal uncertainty and ensure effective and coherent implementation, HOTREC and other European employer organisations are calling for a temporary “stop-the-clock” mechanism.