Pay Transparency TrackerEU Directive 2023/970 · 27 member statesPlenary vote in National Council adopts Equal Pay Act by constitutional majority
The National Council of the Slovak Republic today adopted the Act on equal pay for men and women for the same work or work of equal value. The bill secured 123 votes in favour and advances national transposition of Directive (EU) 2023/970. The Act requires employers to implement pay structures based on four objective criteria and to publish pay ranges in job advertisements. It establishes reporting obligations for employers with 250 or more employees on an annual basis and for those with 100, 249 employees every three years. The law enters into force on 7 June 2026 and will be published in the Collection of Laws thereafter.
Slovakia has made notable strides in pursuing legislative measures to align with the Pay Transparency Directive, with discussions beginning in September 2025 when the government introduced draft legislation aimed at full transposition. By December 2025, the draft was approved, and on 8 May 2026, the Equal Pay Act was officially published, signaling a decisive step toward implementation scheduled for 1 June 2026. Multiple accounts indicate a concerted effort from the Slovak government toward drafting and approving legislation related to pay equity and transparency. There is consensus on the timeline, highlighting key milestones such as the introduction of the draft in 2025 and the publication of the final legislation in May 2026. While most sources agree on the sequence and timing of legislative actions, variations exist regarding the level of detail and nuance in reporting the scope of the draft legislation. Some accounts emphasize specific provisions within the act, while others focus predominantly on the approval timeline without elaborating on the content.
Recent external coverage of pay transparency transposition. Not confirmed legal status.
This article highlights imminent changes related to equal pay compliance.
Significant change in employee compensation coming soon. penalties for companies explained . Reported in press coverage. This is not confirmed on an official government or parliamentary source.
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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