Employers across the European Union are now required to disclose the starting salary or pay range for a position either in the job advertisement or before the interview, under the bloc’s new pay transparency framework.
The measure is designed to increase wage transparency and address gender pay disparities by ensuring candidates have clear information on compensation before engaging in the hiring process.
The rules apply to all member states, standardizing disclosure requirements that previously varied across national jurisdictions.
The framework is part of a broader EU regulatory push to close gender wage gaps, driven by assertions of systematic labor-market discrimination.
The initiative seeks to empower workers with information to negotiate more effectively and reduce information asymmetry between employers and job seekers.
Implementation of the rules marks a significant shift in hiring practices for companies operating in the EU.