20 May 2025
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Slovakia: Has the transposition of the Equal Pay Transparency Directive finally gained momentum?
According to a preliminary legislative notice issued by the Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Family of the Slovak Republic and published on 15 May 2025, the Ministry is preparing a draft law on pay transparency. The aim of this law is to transpose Directive (EU) 2023/970 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 May 2023 to strengthen the application of the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value between men and women through pay transparency and enforcement mechanisms.
The proposed law will introduce minimum requirements for assessing pay transparency in connection with the application of the principle of equal pay for men and women performing the same work or work of equal value. It will also establish an effective system for monitoring and evaluating pay differences between men and women, while ensuring that employers implement gender-neutral pay structures based on objective criteria.
Additionally, the law is intended to create a framework for obtaining information about the remuneration of male and female employees performing the same work or work of equal value, broken down by gender. The draft will set out obligations for employers to report on gender pay gaps and, where unjustified differences are identified, require a joint pay assessment, including measures to address such disparities. The law will also regulate procedures for protecting the rights of employees who believe they have been discriminated against due to non-compliance with the principle of equal pay, including provisions for remedies and compensation if a violation is proven.
Furthermore, the draft law will introduce sanctions for breaches of rights and obligations related to the application of the principle of equal pay. The full text of the draft law is expected to be available in the summer of this year.
author: Peter Devínsky
