Explore the complete EU Pay Transparency Directive Implementation Toolkit. These are real templates and resources to plan, govern and deliver compliance with Directive (EU) 2023/970.
18 documents and tools, including Implementation Guide, policies, assessments, training, controls and reporting templates.
View full contents →Pay transparency is not just a legal drafting exercise. It requires organisations to connect legal requirements with job architecture, pay processes, reporting, governance, training and employee communication. This toolkit provides a structured implementation framework developed from real-world in-house legal and governance experience, so your team can start with a practical system rather than a blank page.
Phase-by-phase roadmap, timeline and decision gates.
| Phase | Focus | Timeframe |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Mobilisation & Governance | Weeks 1–4 |
| 1 | Diagnostic: Legal & HR Gap Assessment | Weeks 3–10 |
| 2 | Equal Pay Assessment & Job Architecture | Weeks 8–18 |
| 6 | Embed: Ongoing Compliance | Weeks 38–52+ |
Master plan, critical path, RACI and risk tracker.
| Activity | R | A | C | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal gap assessment | Legal | GC | HR | All |
| Policy design | HR | CHRO | Legal | All |
| Training rollout | L&D | CHRO | Comms | All |
Structured workbooks to identify gaps and actions.
| Requirement | Current state | Gap | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pay range in job ads | Partial | Yes | Update templates |
| Right to pay info | No | Yes | Build process |
| Reporting thresholds | Partially met | Yes | Confirm scope |
Analyse pay gaps, run tests and document results.
| Category | Headcount | Pay gap % | Sign. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management | 320 | 6.2% | Yes |
| Professionals | 1,240 | 3.1% | No |
| Technicians | 840 | 7.4% | Yes |
Nine ready-to-adapt HR and governance policies.
Ongoing controls to sustain compliance after go-live.
Track, assess and mitigate key compliance risks.
| Risk | Likelihood | Impact | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data quality issues | High | High | Critical |
| Incomplete transposition | High | High | Critical |
| Reporting gaps | Medium | High | High |
HR, manager and recruiter training + FAQ.
Six ready-to-use messages for all key audiences.
Board paper, ExCo paper, terms of reference and charter.
Implementation and ongoing compliance checklists.
Document register and supporting templates.
A single license gives your organization the right to use the Toolkit internally. Choose the option that matches the number of legal entities you need to cover.
18 documents and tools, covering the full implementation lifecycle from planning to ongoing compliance.
Ready-to-use templates, frameworks, training and checklists designed for real-world implementation.
Governance tools, dashboards and reporting to keep senior leaders informed and in control.
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