Pay transparency Why Daimler Truck ruling rewrites the rules on equal pay comparisons Decision strengthens women’s hand in pay discrimination claims and shifts the burden of proof onto employers iStock.com/Gaschwald Image Jenna Lomax News Editor Tuesday 04 November 2025 A recent landmark German ruling has re-emphasised the principle of equal pay for equal work, holding that a woman who claims pay discrimination is entitled to reference the salary of the high 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... Discrimination Negotiation skills cannot be used to justify higher salaries, German court rules Discrimination German firms not required to pay “to the top” for gender pay gaps Remuneration Germany making no progress on gender pay gap, studies find Remuneration Breaking the “rabenmutter” stereotype: German mothers face heavy financial toll