Vital steps for Irish employers to prepare for EU pay transparency

The EU’s Pay Transparency Directive will create a more equitable pay landscape, says Aon Ireland expert

Mairead O’Mahony, head of human capital at Aon Ireland, says Irish employers should begin taking steps to prepare for the EU’s Pay Transparency Directive.

Employers all across Europe are engaging with significant legislative changes that will accompany the EU’s Pay Transparency Directive, and Irish employers need to follow their lead, advises a leading human resources expert. 

Mairead O’Mahony, head of human capital at Aon Ireland, says that pay transparency regulations are sweeping the globe — and Ireland is no exception. A landmark set of rules that will ensure greater equity among employees, the EU's directive will come into force in June 2026, but employers have a lot of ground to cover before that deadline.