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Malta surprises with last-minute transposition of the Pay Transparency Directive: what employers need to know
Malta now joins Slovakia, Lithuania and Italy among the small group of Member States that transposed the EU Pay Transparency Directive on time. Malta's regulations broadly follow the framework set out in the Pay Transparency Directive but introduces some notable deviations. In particular, the deadlines for responding to employees’ requests for pay information are both shorter and more complex than those set out in the Directive.
what employers need to know
The law entered into force on 6 July 2026, but most operational obligations - including pay information rights, recruitment transparency, gender pay gap reporting, joint pay assessments, remedies and protections against victimisation - apply from 1 November 2026. That gives employers with operations in Greece a short preparation window before the core compliance regime takes effect.
practical readiness tips for global employers
This article distils practical guidance on effective crisis response, cross-border people management and organisational preparedness in high-risk scenarios. Those that navigate crises most successfully are the ones that invest early in their people, partnerships and planning.
what employers need to know
Malta now joins Slovakia, Lithuania and Italy among the small group of Member States that transposed the EU Pay Transparency Directive on time. Malta's regulations broadly follow the framework set out in the Pay Transparency Directive but introduces some notable deviations. In particular, the deadlines for responding to employees’ requests for pay information are both shorter and more complex than those set out in the Directive. Key takeaways for employers Pay transparency obligations are now live.
What its approved text means for employers
Two key changes to the right to information framework include a narrower definition of “pay level” and a restriction limiting employees to one information request every 12 months. Employers operating in Italy should now take steps to map classification systems, audit pay elements and put in place processes for handling information requests before the obligations take effect.
Key differences from the EU Directive
France has unveiled a preliminary draft law implementing the EU Pay Transparency Directive that goes substantially beyond the minimum EU requirements. This draft introduces stricter requirements than the EU Pay Transparency Directive. Sent to social partners on 6 March 2026, the French draft treats the Pay Transparency Directive as a “floor, not a ceiling” introducing lower thresholds, expanded worker representative involvement, and robust sanctions.
BusinessEurope calls for a “Stop the clock” on the Pay Transparency Directive – but will the European Commission listen?
With less than four months until the 7 June 2026 transposition deadline, BusinessEurope, the largest pan-European business organisation, has formally requested the European Commission to pause the Pay Transparency Directive for two years.
what employers need to know
Italy has published its draft legislation implementing the EU Pay Transparency Directive, with a key national design choice that could significantly affect how equal pay risk is assessed in practice. We examine the key provisions and what they mean for employers operating in Italy.
Three trends set to define the year ahead
Landmark labour reform This year is poised to bring sweeping labour law reforms worldwide, with major changes to employment frameworks expected. In Europe, several jurisdictions are advancing ambitious domestic reforms that expand rights, strengthen enforcement and raise compliance expectations.
Full Steam Ahead For The Pay Transparency Directive
David Lorimer’s articles from Lewis Silkin are most popular: in United Kingdom Lewis Silkin are most popular: within Cannabis & Hemp, Law Practice Management and Criminal Law topic(s) with readers working within the Retail & Leisure industries Responding to a parliamentary question raised in October, and amid uneven progress on national implementation, the European Commission has reaffirmed its expectation that all Member States will transpose the Directive by the June 2026 deadline.
Full steam ahead for the Pay Transparency Directive
Responding to a parliamentary question raised in October, and amid uneven progress on national implementation, the European Commission has reaffirmed its expectation that all Member States will transpose the Directive by the June 2026 deadline. On 18 December 2025, the Commission issued its written response to a priority question submitted by a Member of Parliament on 29 October 2025.
Employment Law Across The Globe: What's Happened And What's Coming Up?
This document was prepared for our 2025 Managing an International Workforce conference on 19 June 2025. 2025 has been marked by profound geopolitical and economic disruption, reshaping the global employment landscape. As political dynamics shift - most notably with President Trump's return to office - businesses are navigating an increasingly fragmented and volatile environment.
Employment law across the globe whats happened and whats coming up
2025 has been marked by profound geopolitical and economic disruption, reshaping the global employment landscape. As political dynamics shift - most notably with President Trump’s return to office - businesses are navigating an increasingly fragmented and volatile environment.
Historic holiday pay claims: Supreme Court decision in Agnew
Introduction Implications of Agnew case Supreme Court decision Liability for back pay in Great Britain Liability for back pay in Northern Ireland Composite holiday Post-Brexit reforms ahead: implications for employers Comment Introduction The Supreme Court has released its long-anticipated decision in the case of Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland v Agnew.
Historic Holiday Pay Claims: Supreme Court Decision In Agnew
The Supreme Court has released its long-anticipated decision in the case of Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland v Agnew. It is now clear that a gap of three months between underpayments of holiday pay does not automatically break the chain of a series of deductions. If these are factually linked, the net can be cast much further back.
What's happening in employment law in Northern Ireland in 2023?
Post-Brexit reform GB private members' bills Modern Slavery Act Gender pay gap reporting Domestic abuse leave ZHWs School teachers Extra bank holiday With the continuing lack of a functioning Executive and Assembly in Northern Ireland, employment law remains more or less in stalemate. That said, the active post-Brexit reform agenda impacts Northern Ireland and the decision in an important holiday pay case is expected. This article presents a round-up of what to expect.
What's happening in employment law in Ireland in 2023?
SSP Whistle-blowing Gender pay gap reporting Pensions auto-enrolment Terms and conditions Extra holiday National minimum wage Other 2023 developments The whirlwind of workplace and employment law developments that took place in 2022 is set to continue with multiple proposals for reform in the pipeline, including requirements on employers to deal with flexible and remote work requests, the introduction of a national living wage and other reforms flowing from the European Union.
Updated Comparative Table Of Employment Law Developments In Great Britain, Northern Ireland And The Republic Of Ireland
Do you need to stay up to date with current and proposed employment law developments across Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland? If so, our updated Comparative Table, prepared in conjunction with Legal Island, will be a handy reference guide. The employment law landscape has changed considerably over the last four years and is continuing to change rapidly.
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