Løntransparensdirektivet betragtning 45

English language version pr. 2026-10-06 tier 3 Direktiv (EU) 2023/970, CELEX 32023L0970

It is important that the social partners discuss and pay particular attention to matters of equal pay in collective bargaining. The various features of national social dialogue and collective bargaining systems across the Union and the autonomy and contractual freedom of the social partners, as well as their capacity as representatives of workers and employers should be respected. Therefore, Member States, in accordance with their national system and practices, should take appropriate measures to encourage the social partners to pay due attention to equal pay matters, which may include discussions at the appropriate level of collective bargaining, measures to stimulate and remove undue restrictions on the exercise of the right to collective bargaining related to the matters concerned and the development of gender-neutral job evaluation and classification systems.