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
• Role of equality bodies and labour inspectorates
• Penalties and sanctions

Legal and Organisational Implications

• Legal interpretation challenges
• Interaction with national labour and equality law
• 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 of Contract law and the basic elements of the same. 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.

The course has been approved and verified by the Cyprus Bar Association (CyBAR). The Summary of CyBAR’s Updated CPD Guidelines Based on the Operational Framework of the Cyprus Bar Association (CBA) Academy can be found here.

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 customized to meet any specific needs and delivered in-house.