The EU Pay Transparency Directive: Impacts for Northern Ireland
With just over 14 months until the EU Pay Transparency Directive (EUPTD) comes into force, UK employers—particularly in Northern Ireland—are beginning to assess its potential impact. Despite Brexit, Northern Ireland continues to align closely with EU regulations, creating compliance requirements that cannot be ignored.
Key Points to Consider:
• Northern Ireland Compliance: Under the Windsor Framework’s “keeping the pace” duty (Article 2), most aspects of the EUPTD may need to be adopted. The Equality Commission and Human Rights Commission for Northern Ireland have jointly advised on this and encourage government to ensure compliance is enacted with the gender pay requirements.
• Gender Pay Reporting in Northern Ireland: The Department for Communities (DfC) consultation on gender pay reporting in Northern Ireland closed in February 2025. The Equality Commission’s detailed submission is now available, offering valuable insights that link the consultation to EUPTD requirements and beyond!
• Cross-Border Impact: Employers operating across the Irish border may face challenges navigating compliance with both EU and UK regulations.
• UK Gender Pay Reporting Changes: While not obligated to implement the EUPTD, the UK is expanding its gender pay reporting to include ethnicity and disability pay gaps, as well as contractor-related reporting. This will begin in 2027, but preparation starts now!
• Talent Attraction & Retention: With 50% of candidates unwilling to consider roles without salary transparency, openness isn’t optional—it’s expected. AI is already uncovering hidden inequalities, making preparation even more critical.
Resources to Explore:
🎙 Lewis Silkin Podcast: Get ready for the Future of Pay Reporting and Pay Equality
Provides Insightful discussions on upcoming UK changes, the famous market pay legal case, and factor-based job evaluation. Key takeaway: We know enough to act—start preparing now!
📚 Equality Commission for Northern Ireland : Response to DfC consultation on gender pay gap reporting
Provides access to their full submission to the DfC consultation, packed with information and details on gender pay reporting and EUPTD alignment.
🔍 Trusaic: EU Pay Transparency Directive: Member State Transposition Monitor – Trusaic—
he consultation to EUPTD requirements and beyond!
• Cross-Border Impact: Employers operating across the Irish border may face challenges navigating compliance with both EU and UK regulations.
• UK Gender Pay Reporting Changes: While not obligated to implement the EUPTD, the UK is expanding its gender pay reporting to include ethnicity and disability pay gaps, as well as contractor-related reporting. This will begin in 2027, but preparation starts now!
• Talent Attraction & Retention: With 50% of candidates unwilling to consider roles without salary transparency, openness isn’t optional—it’s expected. AI is already uncovering hidden inequalities, making preparation even more critical.
Resources to Explore:
🎙 Lewis Silkin Podcast: Get ready for the Future of Pay Reporting and Pay Equality
Provides Insightful discussions on upcoming UK changes, the famous market pay legal case, and factor-based job evaluation. Key takeaway: We know enough to act—start preparing now!
📚 Equality Commission for Northern Ireland : Response to DfC consultation on gender pay gap reporting
Provides access to their full submission to the DfC consultation, packed with information and details on gender pay reporting and EUPTD alignment.
🔍 Trusaic: EU Pay Transparency Directive: Member State Transposition Monitor – Trusaic—
Stay up to date with progress on EUPTD transpositions across the EU.
📊 Trusaic & Gradar Achieving pay transparency through job evaluation and pay equity analytics – Trusaic,
Provides a comprehensive overview including factor-based job evaluation, pay equity reporting, and actionable remediation strategies.
Whats Next ?
The countdown is on, and staying informed is crucial. Northern Ireland employers, let’s seize this pivotal opportunity to champion fairness, transparency, and equity in the workplace!
📧 Need help getting started? Let’s talk: [email protected]
🎯 Or join our networking group: NI Talent and Reward Network
Disclaimer: I partner with Trusaic and gradar through EHR Consulting to provide effective job evaluation, gender pay, and pay equity solutions.
#PayTransparency #EUPT #NorthernIreland #UKEmployers #EqualPay #GenderEquality #HR #FairPay #Trusaic #Gradar #ecni #legal #regulation #EVP #Fairpay
Stay up to date with progress on EUPTD transpositions across the EU.
📊 Trusaic & Gradar Achieving pay transparency through job evaluation and pay equity analytics – Trusaic,
Provides a comprehensive overview including factor-based job evaluation, pay equity reporting, and actionable remediation strategies.
Whats Next ?
The countdown is on, and staying informed is crucial. Northern Ireland employers, let’s seize this pivotal opportunity to champion fairness, transparency, and equity in the workplace!
📧 Need help getting started? Let’s talk: [email protected]
🎯 Or join our networking group: NI Talent and Reward Network
Disclaimer: I partner with Trusaic and gradar through EHR Consulting to provide effective job evaluation, gender pay, and pay equity solutions.
#PayTransparency #EUPT #NorthernIreland #UKEmployers #EqualPay #GenderEquality #HR #FairPay #Trusaic #Gradar #ecni #legal #regulation #EVP #Fairpay
