Poland Releases Draft Law for Implementing EU Pay Transparency Directive
Poland has taken another important step toward full transposition of the EU Pay Transparency Directive (EUPTD). On Dec. 16, 2025, the Polish government published the draft law that will form the foundation of its forthcoming legislation implementing the remaining EUPTD requirements… Read More
Norway Will Implement the EU Pay Transparency Directive
On Nov, 20, 2025, Norway’s Ministry of Culture and Equality officially announced that it has begun work to implement the EU Pay Transparency Directive (EUPTD) into Norwegian law. Although Norway is not… Read More
California’s Pay Data Reporting Requirements Will Soon Align with the EU’s
In October, California enacted two bills that will expand its pay data reporting requirements and strengthen its existing pay transparency and pay equity laws. Senate Bill 642, signed into law Oct. 8, 2025, takes effect Jan. 1, 2026 and brings… Read More
Germany’s Commission Publishes Report with Recommendation to Transpose EU Pay Transparency Directive
Dec. 4, 2025 Update: Germany’s Cabinet is scheduled to vote on approving the Commission’s implementation plan by the end of February 2026. Following cabinet approval, the legislation will still require approval from the ‘Bundesrat.’ Germany is one step closer to transposing the… Read More
Why Responsible AI Matters in Pay Equity
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping how organizations operate, from automating routine tasks to uncovering insights in complex datasets. But in areas as sensitive as employee compensation, not all AI is created equal. When the stakes involve fairness, compliance, and legal defensibility, responsibility cannot be optional —… Read More
Navigating the EU AI Act From a Pay Equity Perspective
Just as the European Union moved quickly to set the standard for pay transparency and pay gap reporting, it’s also getting out in front in regulating Artificial Intelligence (AI). The EU AI Act requires that any… Read More
Northern Ireland Releases Details on Gender Pay Gap Reporting Regulations
After years of anticipation, Northern Ireland’s Department for Communities (DfC) has released its official response to the consultation on the Gender Pay Gap Information Regulations, setting out how statutory gender pay gap reporting will take shape across the… Read More
New York City Poised to Enact Pay Reporting and Equity Study Framework
On Oct. 9, 2025, the New York City Council passed two companion bills — A982 and A984A — that would create a city-level pay reporting and analysis framework similar to California’s. … Read More
California Is Revising Its Equal Pay Act: What it Means for Employers
California is amending its Equal Pay Act to further clarify key pay transparency aspects and offer course of action guidance. Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 642 on Oct. 8, 2025 and the changes will… Read More
Ireland Gender Pay Gap Reporting: November Deadline Approaching
As the November reporting deadline approaches, employers in Ireland should begin preparing their 2025 gender pay gap (GPG) reports. This year marks a significant expansion of Ireland’s Gender Pay Gap Information Act, with employers… Read More
