Pay Transparency TrackerEU Directive 2023/970 · 27 member statesSecond reading of draft law 837 SE interrupted
On 13 May 2026 the Riigikogu concluded its session by interrupting the second reading of bill 837 SE, the Government proposal to amend the Employment Contracts Act and related statutes. Before the session the bill’s scope was expanded to include pay‐transparency regulation and establishment of the Palgapeegel digital tool for pay analysis. The Social Affairs Committee proposed interruption to allow further amendment proposals. The deadline for submitting amendments is 27 May 2026 at 17:15. Earlier: 2026, 04, 20, Draft amendments to Employment Contracts Act sent for inter‐ministerial coordination.
Curated sources indicate that Estonia is currently in the preparatory stages for transposing the Pay Transparency Directive. Recent updates show that while a draft is being developed by the Head of Gender Equality Policy, formal legislation has yet to be introduced, with some discussions ongoing as of mid, April 2026. Several accounts collectively highlight that while there are plans to draft legislation, no concrete updates or finalized laws have emerged at this time. The consensus points towards an acknowledgment of delays and the initiation of discussions around the necessary legal framework for implementation. Despite general agreement on the lack of a finalized draft, there are differing reports regarding the pace of discussions and preparations. Some sources suggest that discussions are actively happening, while others indicate a more stagnant situation, noting delays and the absence of proposed legislation.
Recent external coverage of pay transparency transposition. Not confirmed legal status.
This statistic highlights the gender pay gap situation in Estonia, tied to the EU Pay Transparency Directive.
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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