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New EU Directive on Pay Transparency (Directive (EU) 2023/970)

New EU Directive on Pay Transparency (Directive (EU) 2023/970)

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  • Live Online

  • 4 CPD Units | 4 Hours


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Course Overview 

This course offers a focused introduction to Directive (EU) 2023/970 on pay transparency, which strengthens the principle of equal pay for equal work and work of equal value between men and women.

The Directive was adopted by the EU Council and European Parliament on May 2023 and must be transposed into national law by 7th June 2026.

The course will examine the Directive’s key provisions, including transparency obligations, pay reporting, and enforcement mechanisms. Participants will explore workers’ rights, employer duties, and the role of equality bodies, with attention to legal interpretation and compliance challenges. Participants will also examine the corresponding legal framework in Cyprus. The course aims to provide participants with a clear understanding of the Directive’s requirements, and the issues organisations may face in adapting to them.


Training Objectives

By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the objectives and scope of Directive (EU) 2023/970 on pay transparency.

  • Identify the key obligations for employers, including pay reporting and transparency measures.

  • Interpret and apply the concept of “equal work or work of equal value” in the context of pay transparency and pay equity.

  • Assess the compliance risks and enforcement mechanisms under the Directive.

  • Evaluate the organisational impact of implementing pay transparency measures.


Training Outline

Introduction and Context

  • The principle of equal pay in EU law

  • Background to Directive (EU) 2023/970

Key Provisions of the Directive

  • Pay transparency measures (job ads, pay levels, access to information)

  • Employer obligations (pay reporting, gender pay gap data)

  • The notion of “equal work or work of equal value”

Enforcement and Compliance

  • Employees’ rights and remedies

  • Burden of proof and access to justice

  • Penalties and sanctions

National implementation of the Directive

  • The legal framework in Cyprus

  • Legal interpretation challenges

  • Compliance strategies for employers and practitioners

  • Q&A and concluding remarks


Training Style

The programme is designed to deliver knowledge and enhance participants’ skills via short lectures, case-studies, practical examples, real-life simulations.

Participants will be able to engage in discussions surrounding the principles and rules introduced by this Directve. They will also benefit from feedback at the end of the programme and take away the knowledge gained to be transferred at their workplace.


CPD Recognition

This programme may be approved for up to 4 CPD units in Law. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies which you hold membership.


Who Should Attend

The seminar is ideal for:

  • Employers

  • Managers

  • HR professionals

  • Compliance officers

  • Legal practitioners


In-house Training

For groups within the same organisation, this course may be customised to meet any specific needs and delivered in-house.


Facilitators

  • Despina Christofi

    Despina Christofi

    Dr. Despina Christofi holds a PhD in Law (University of Central Lancashire, 2018), an LLM in International Commercial Law (University of Glasgow, 2014) and an LLB (Hons) (University of Leicester, 2013). Her research interests evolve around EU economic and financial governance in times of crisis, European Banking Union, banking supervision and regulation, Alternative Dispute Resolution methods and International Investment Law and Arbitration. She has served as a Lecturer in the School of Law at UCLan Cyprus for several years, and worked in academic positions in other private institutions, teaching and supervising students in both undergraduate and postgraduate studies. She is currently holding an Adjunct Faculty position in the Open University of Cyprus. She has been I actively participated in curriculum development and assessment, ensuring that particular legal programs remained relevant and aligned with industry standards. For two years, she had the position of officer in the Central Bank of Cyprus, working on the preparation of specific Directives on the governance and supervision of credit institutions in Cyprus and representing the Central Bank of Cyprus in European Central Bank working groups on fit and proper, internal governance and remuneration for financial institutions. Dr. Christofi is a member of the Cyprus Legal Council and an accredited trainer of Cyprus Human Resources Development Authority, a Fellow in Higher Education Academy and a mediator. Finally, she has been actively involved in giving expert legal opinions in EU financial crisis law and banking law for Cypriot law firms and legal authorities.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When will I receive my invoice?

    The invoice is issued on the day the course starts.

  • What payment methods are accepted?

    Payments can be made by bank transfer, cheque, or credit card.

  • When will my certificate be issued?

    Certificates are issued within 7–10 days after the course has been completed, provided that the invoice has been paid.

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