Closing the Gender Pay Gap: What the EU Directive Means for Companies

In the coming years, the EU Pay Transparency Directive will significantly shape how companies operate, particularly for HR professionals, legal departments, and business leaders. But what is behind this new directive, why was it introduced, and what concrete obligations will employers face? In this episode, Florina Thenmayer, attorney-at-law and employment law expert at DORDA, speaks with her colleague Lisa Kulmer, Counsel with a strong focus on ESG, about the EU Pay Transparency Directive (EU 2023/970). Together, they explore the directive’s objectives, the timeline for national implementation, and its practical impact on companies. The discussion focuses on salary transparency, reporting obligations, and how to address gender pay gaps in practice.