Tag results for 'Directive (EU) 2023/970'

Pay transparency in Italy: Legislative Decree No. 96/2026 – employer obligations, enforcement and strategic implications

Italy’s Legislative Decree No. 96/2026 entered into force on 7 June 2026, transposing Directive (EU) 2023/970 on pay transparency and the enforcement of equal pay. This article outlines the new employer obligations, the enforcement structure and the strategic challenges for Italian business, and identifies the points at which the national legislator has narrowed the Directive’s reach. The analysis also draws on early Italian commentary published in Norme & Tributi Plus Lavoro (Il Sole 24 Ore), June 2026.

Released on Jul 20, 2026

Pay transparency: a mandatory opportunity to review company organisation and internal procedures

Directive (EU) 2023/970 on pay transparency should not be viewed merely as a new compliance obligation. If properly implemented, it offers companies an opportunity to review remuneration systems, organisational structures and internal procedures, improving both regulatory compliance and organisational efficiency.

Released on Apr 21, 2026