Pay Transparency TrackerEU Directive 2023/970 · 27 member statesMinistry of Social Affairs and Health publishes draft transposition bill
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health (working group VN/26596/2025) publishes on 16 May 2025 its draft government bill amending the Act on Equality between Women and Men to transpose Directive (EU) 2023/970. On that date the draft is formally made available for preparatory review on the Government’s legislative projects portal. The proposal introduces new obligations for employers to report on gender pay gaps and conduct periodic pay assessments in line with the Directive’s minimum requirements. The project remains at the inter, ministerial coordination stage with referral to public consultation expected in late 2025.
As of early 2026, third, party accounts report that Finland is in the process of drafting legislation to address pay transparency. A draft was published on 16 May 2025, aiming to amend the Act on Equality Between Women and Men, with further updates indicating that the implementation is expected to occur by late 2026 or early 2027. Several sources indicate a consensus that Finland is progressing with its legislative framework for implementing pay transparency, particularly through amendments to existing equality legislation. The draft has invoked government consultations, suggesting a structured approach towards finalizing the proposals with the aim of compliance by the EU deadline. While there is general agreement on the planned amendments and timeline, some accounts present varying details about specific dates and stages of the drafting process. For example, some sources suggest that the targeted entry into force is aimed for May 2026, while others mention potential delays pushing the implementation into 2027.
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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.
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Whom This Concerns | TBD | TBD | TBD |
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Pay Progression | 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 |
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Support | TBD | TBD | TBD |