Novela zákoníku práce ve vztahu k transparentnímu odměňování představena

The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs presented the long-awaited draft amendment to the Labor Code related to the transposition of the EU Directive on pay transparency at a press conference on March 16, 2026. The specific wording of the amendment to the Labor Code is expected to be published in the coming days.

The Czech Republic is obliged to transpose this directive by June 7, 2026; however, the draft provides for an effective date of January 1, 2027. The obligations related to the preparation of reports on gender pay gaps, which apply to employers with more than 100 employees, will come into effect from 2028 and 2031, respectively.

The Ministry has chosen the previously announced approach of so-called minimalist transposition. The aim of such transposition is to meet European requirements without unnecessary administrative burden for employers and without excessive interference with the current legal framework.

The main changes arising from the directive itself include:

• Prohibition of requesting the pay history of job applicants;
• Obligation for employers to inform job applicants in advance about the minimum level of remuneration;
• Introduction of an objective and non-discriminatory remuneration system;
• Employees’ right to information about their remuneration;
• Preparation of regular reports on gender pay gaps between men and women for employers with more than 100 employees;
• Obligation to take corrective measures if the gender pay gap is 5% or more; or
• Strengthening protection against discrimination, including enhancing the role of the Public Defender of Rights.

Preparation for fulfilling the obligations arising from the directive usually takes several months. Although the effectiveness of the Czech transposition law is planned for January 2027, we recommend that employers start preparing for the new obligations now. This will help avoid potential fines as well as reputational risks.

Authors:
Kateřina Suchanová
Petra Dobravská