On 7 June 2026, the deadline for transposing the EU Pay Transparency Directive into national law expired. However, the final legislation has still not been published in Hungary. While this creates a degree of temporary uncertainty for employers, it should not be seen as a reason to postpone preparation. The European Commission has previously made it clear that it does not intend to delay the implementation of the Directive, meaning that Member States will eventually be required to comply with its requirements.
For this reason, affected companies should already begin reviewing their compensation practices, job structures, salary bands, and HR data management processes. Pay transparency is not merely a matter of legal compliance; it is also a key factor in strengthening employee trust and maintaining competitiveness.
