Why Pay Transparency Can’t Be Ignored

While a small number of participants demonstrated strong awareness and readiness, the overall trend suggests that many employers are still in the early stages of understanding the practical implications of Pay Transparency legislation and the steps required to achieve compliance.

The survey highlighted varying levels of awareness across key areas of Pay Transparency compliance, including pay practices, recruitment processes, documentation, and reporting capabilities. A number of respondents also did not complete all sections of the survey, which may indicate uncertainty around certain requirements or reflect that some employers are only beginning to assess what these changes will mean in practice.

These findings reinforce a broader theme emerging across the market, although awareness of Pay Transparency legislation is increasing, many employers still have significant work to do, to ensure they are fully prepared.

While some elements of the legislation are still evolving, certain requirements are already clear. From June 2026, employers will no longer be permitted to ask candidates about their current or previous salary. In addition, salary information or a salary range will need to be provided early in the recruitment process, ideally before interview stage.

Early preparation will be critical. Taking proactive steps now can help employers identify potential compliance gaps, reduce future risk, and build greater transparency and trust within the workplace.

As the regulatory landscape continues to evolve, employers that begin reviewing their practices early are likely to be in a much stronger position to respond confidently and effectively to future requirements.

If you have not yet completed our Pay Transparency Readiness Survey and would like to assess your organisation’s current position, you can still take part by clicking here. All responses remain fully anonymous.

Whether you are a small business or a large organisation, our HR Solutions Team can support you in preparing for the upcoming changes. If you would like clarification on any aspect of Pay Transparency requirements, or simply want to discuss your organisation’s current level of readiness, reach out to Yvonne today for a confidential, non-committal conversation.