Pay Transparency TrackerEU Directive 2023/970 · 27 member statesComparator, tracker consensus. a draft bill before parliament.
Cross, country comparator trackers (beqom, paygap, pinsent_masons) report a draft bill before parliament for Denmark, and no official primary source on the transposition of Directive (EU) 2023/970 has been published. Seven of nine tracked comparator sources align on this reading. Figures and Mirro report a different status (see the discussion below).
Currently, Denmark is in the process of drafting amendments to the Equal Pay Act, with the first draft published for consultation on 26 February 2026. A consultation period concluded on 27 March 2026, but the final adoption of the law remains pending, influenced by the political climate following the general election on 24 March 2026. Several accounts highlight Denmark's ongoing efforts to align its legislation with the EU's Pay Transparency Directive. The consensus reflects a commitment to enhancing pay equity, with active consultations indicating a governmental intent to engage stakeholders and incorporate feedback before finalizing the amendments. While most accounts agree on the status of the draft proposal and the consultation process, there is some variation regarding the impact of the recent general election on the legislative timeline. Some sources emphasize uncertainty regarding future political dynamics that may affect the transposition process, whereas others focus solely on the procedural aspects of the draft and consultations.
Recent external coverage of pay transparency transposition. Not confirmed legal status.
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National implementing measures for Directive (EU) 2023/970 are published on EUR-Lex once a country adopts transposing legislation.
Comparison showing prior national law, EU directive requirements, and national transposition status.
National transposition details in this table are filled in as research progresses. Once the transposing act is published on EUR-Lex, it will appear in the National Transposition column.
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Whom This Concerns | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Recruiting | TBD | TBD | TBD |
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Employee Rights | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Reporting | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Gap Analysis | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Participation | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Penalties | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Support | TBD | TBD | TBD |