Equal pay in practice: how companies are implementing pay transparency and what this means for women

The modern labour market places increasing emphasis on fairness and equality, especially in the context of pay. In 2023, the European Union adopted a directive on pay transparency, which aims to close the gender pay gap and introduce greater transparency in remuneration systems. Poland, like other Member States, is required to implement these provisions by June 2026. What does equal pay look like in practice and what do the new regulations mean for women?