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Dr. Margret Bjarnadottir, the co-founder of PayAnalytics wrote an article for Ms. Magazine
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Margret Bjarnadottir wrote for Ms. Magazine: We're Not Waiting 200 Years to Close the Gender Pay Gap

The World Economic Forum estimates that it will take over 200 years to close the gender pay gap. No one should have the patience to wait that long. How can we accelerate change? The answer may lay in data and models with a good dose of transparency.

The journey starts with gathering the data and understanding the pay structure. Then companies move on to identifying areas for improvement and eliminating unexplained demographic pay gaps through corrective action—in other words, ensuring equal pay for equal work.

Read the full article on msmagazine.com

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Slovakia takes action on EU Pay Transparency Directive

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On September 19th, 2025, Slovakia introduced draft legislation to transpose the EU Pay Transparency Directive. This legislation would introduce a new law about pay transparency, as well as amending several pieces of existing legislation. The proposed changes closely track the requirements spelled out in the EU Directive and would take effect on June 1st, 2026.

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EU Pay Transparency Directive transposition activity in the Netherlands

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In 2025, the Netherlands introduced draft legislation that would fully transpose the EU Pay Transparency Directive by amending existing laws. This article examines what those changes would involve and the timeline for implementation.

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Malta moves towards EU Pay Transparency Directive transposition

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By amending its Employment and Industrial Relations Act, Malta’s recent Legal Notice creates pay transparency measures that benefit both current employees and job applicants. This action builds a foundation for full transposition of the EU Pay Transparency Directive.

Learn how Malta is approaching the EU Directive