Regulations on equal pay for men and women

The Act on the Promotion of Pay Transparency between Women and Men (Pay Transparency Act - EntgTranspG) came into force on July 6, 2017.

The aim is to support women (and men) in better asserting their right to equal pay for equal or equivalent work. The so-called. unadjusted gender pay gap in Germany is 18% (2021). Beyond the active working life, the gender pay gap leads on average to lower pensions for women compared to men ( Gender Pension Gap (49%, 2019 source: Equality Atlas).

You can find detailed information on the EntgTranspG at Employment of workers in other member states (Posting of workers, regulations on the freedom to provide services, residence requirements for workers).

• Act to promote pay transparency between women and men
• Gender pay gap
• Information on the employment of workers in other member states on the federal portal