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Pay transparency in recruitment: the first stage of implementing the EU Pay Transparency Directive in Poland

Recent amendments to the Polish Labour Code introduce new obligations relating to pay transparency at the recruitment stage. The changes constitute the first step towards implementing the EU Pay Transparency Directive into Polish law. The new provisions require employers to inform job applicants about the proposed remuneration or salary range, ensure gender-neutral job titles in recruitment advertisements, and refrain from requesting information about candidates’ salary history. This article analyses the scope of the new obligations, their practical implications for employers conducting recruitment processes, and their role within the broader framework of the Directive’s implementation. The article also discusses interpretative challenges related to the definition of remuneration and the disclosure of internal remuneration regulations. Finally, it situates the recent amendments within the broader legislative process aimed at strengthening equal pay mechanisms and transparency in the labour market.

Released on Apr 20, 2026