EVENT Pay Transparency: EU Directive in the Czech Context

The entry into force of the EU Pay Transparency Directive is approaching fast — on June 7 this year. Are you ready to adjust your recruitment procedures so that candidates are informed about expected pay at the right moment? Do you know how to communicate with employees who will now gain the right to request pay information? What level of pay gap may still be tolerated, and what exactly will you be required to report — and when? And what is the background of the legislation, and what kind of societal landscape is it entering?

In this session, we will take a detailed look at what the Directive means for you as an employer and what is currently being prepared in the Czech context. Our speakers will take legal, compliance, and sociological data perspectives. The session will be moderated by sociologist Lenka Simerská, former Head of the Equal Pay Portfolio at the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, who brings first‑hand experience from inside public policy‑making and will add practical advice, clarify frequently misunderstood issues, and offer a readiness check for employers.

EU Pay Transparency Directive: Practical Impacts and What Employers Need to Prepare for in the Czech Republic

by Jakub Tomšej

Legal expert Jakub Tomšej will explain the legal framework of the Directive as well as the key provisions currently being discussed and drafted in the Czech Republic.

Jakub Tomšej is an associate professor at the Faculty of Law at Charles University and a practising lawyer specialising in labour and employment law. He has served as an expert at the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of the Czech Republic in the process of transposing the EU Pay Transparency Directive. His professional background includes specialisation in civil and labour law, with a strong focus on discrimination issues (he is the author of the book Discrimination in the Workplace). In his legal practice, he played a key role in two landmark discrimination cases decided by the Supreme Court and is also an active lecturer and author.

Pay Transparency in Context: Czech Realities and Global Perspectives with Ipsos Data

by Lucie Osobová

What societal landscape is the EU Directive entering? The Czech Republic faces one of the largest gender pay gaps in the EU, currently around 18%. Using Ipsos data, we will explore the real situation and underlying reasons behind the differing positions of men and women — in pay, work, and everyday life — while comparing Czech attitudes with global trends. This session offers a data‑driven look at the context shaping the Directive’s impact.

Lucie Osobová leads the Customer & Employee Experience team at the Ipsos research agency. In her work, she focuses on how a positive employee experience influences customer experience, connecting Czech and global perspectives through extensive Ipsos data. She brings this evidence‑based perspective to the discussion on the EU Pay Transparency Directive.

 

This event is organized in partnership with Ipsos -  Global leader in market and public opinion research.

 

Deep Dive Series 2026

Deep Dives are dynamic learning sessions featuring experts, executives, and senior practitioners offering in-depth analysis of topics relevant to businesses in the Czech Republic, with a focus on Czech–Nordic business relations and Nordic best practices. Participants gain first-hand insights into current developments, trends, and their practical impact on companies, while reflecting the core Nordic values. Alongside insights, Deep Dive sessions create space for reconnection, exchange of perspectives, and the identification of business and cooperation opportunities among members.

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