Pay transparency European firms woefully behind on pay transparency readiness Few businesses fully aligned with the directive’s core principle ahead of June 2026 implementation iStock.com/Tomas Ragina Image Jenna Lomax News Editor Wednesday 20 August 2025 An overwhelming majority of European businesses are nowhere near prepared for new EU rules on pay transparency set to come into force next year, new data from A&O Shearman confirms. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Private Practice Leaders EU pay transparency is not an issue for just HR to solve Discrimination German firms not required to pay “to the top” for gender pay gaps Pay transparency Waging a war on salary secrecy, Australia works to close gender pay gap Pay transparency When it comes to pay transparency initiatives, the devil is in the detail