Sweden: government delays transposition of Pay Transparency Directive

On 11 March, the Swedish government announced it is postponing the transposition of the Pay Transparency Directive. Having originally targeted an entry into force on 1 July 2026, it has conceded a delay until 1 January 2027. Consequently, companies will be required to submit their initial pay reports based on the directive’s seven indicators in 2028 rather than 2027. “These deadlines align with requests from employers’ organisations,” the executive noted. The government will also increase fundi