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Here you'll find a comprehensive collection of articles dedicated to advancing workplace equity, pay transparency, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. From practical advice on navigating pay equity laws in different countries to in-depth analyses of gender pay gap calculations and the benefits of fair pay practices for talent attraction and retention, our resources are designed to support organizations and individuals committed to making meaningful progress towards equality in the workplace.
In 2021, Italy introduced robust pay equity reporting requirements for many employers. While it’s likely that the nation will build on this system to transpose the EU Pay Transparency Directive, specific legislation has yet to emerge. This article covers the existing reporting requirements and transposition activity to date.
Discover how PayAnalytics by beqom empowers HR and workers' councils to simplify EU Pay Transparency compliance, conduct objective pay assessments, and drive true pay equity.
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.
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.
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.
To partially transpose the EU Pay Transparency Directive, Lithuania is building on the foundation of its existing Labour Code. We take a look at both the established laws and the draft legislation, which is set to take effect in 2026.
Governments worldwide have adopted pay transparency legislation as a way to improve pay equity, and in many regions, the United States is following this trend. In under a decade, the U.S. went from having no pay transparency laws to legislation that covers about 40% of the working population.
With pay equity and pay transparency, companies face a critical decision: Should they be managed through a centralized model, or tailored regionally through localized systems?
Ranked tenth among U.S. states by GDP and flanked by the even larger economies of New York and Pennsylvania, New Jersey boasts a sizable labor market. To support workers and job seekers by increasing pay transparency, the state passed the Pay and Benefit Transparency Act (NJPBTA) in September of 2024. The NJPBTA went into effect on June 1st, 2025.
Discover how pay equity and transparency are transforming talent acquisition—and why the smartest companies are using them to win top candidates.
Discover how a well-designed job architecture lays the foundation for pay equity, transparency, and trust within your organization.
Learn how the Equal Pay Act helped define modern pay equity—and what it means for employers committed to fairness and inclusion.