EU Pay Transparency Directive: France's 2026 Deadline Brings New Pay Rules
The EU Pay Transparency Directive, not yet implemented in France, is set to clarify pay elements and bring changes before 7 June 2026. Employers must prepare for new gender pay reporting requirements and potential administrative fines for non-compliance.
The Directive will define pay elements, including and excluding certain components. It will apply to companies with 50 or more employees, requiring them to report on seven indicators annually or every three years, depending on size. Employers must justify job categorisations based on objective, gender-neutral criteria.
The French government had planned to transpose the Directive in September 2025 but faced delays due to political changes. Now, organisations like APER and FIN are aiding preparations. Clients are advised to extract data, review job classifications, train HR teams, and involve employee representatives, likely the Works Council where it exists. The first six indicators will be automated via the DSN system.
The EU Pay Transparency Directive's implementation in France is imminent, bringing new pay transparency rules and potential fines for non-compliance. Employers should prepare for changes in gender pay reporting and job categorisation justifications.
