Jennifer Cashman has more than 20 years’ specialist experience advising a wide range of employers across a number of sectors. Recognised as a Leading Individual in Irish Employment Law in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 Europe and is also recommended as a Leading Lawyer (Band 1) in Chambers Europe. Recognised thought-leader on various employment law and HR issues, in particular retirement ages and age discrimination. Clients praise Jennifer for her “practical, business-focused advice” and say “she gives "straight answers to straight questions… clearly very experienced and her delivery is fantastic - always clear and to the point."
Ireland has now missed the 7 June 2026 deadline for implementing the EU Pay Transparency Directive, which has been in force since 2023. While Ireland’s implementation delay is not unique across the Member States, it does not lessen the significance of what is coming for employers. The Directive introduces wide-ranging obligations for employers and signals a clear move towards greater openness around pay. So, how should employers handle the current position, and prepare for what lies ahead?
Understand the impact of the delay
A failure to transpose an EU Directive on time is not insignificant. At a State level, it can expose Ireland to infringement proceedings and potential financial penalties. Employers will recall that Ireland has previously been fined for
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