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Equal value, equal pay: Concepts, mechanisms and implementation towards gender pay equity

Foilsiúchán measta: December 2025

This research is carried out in the context of the ongoing transposition of the gender pay transparency directive. The first part updates previous Eurofound research by looking into the experiences of Member States with implementing pay transparency measures and their effectiveness. It also reviews if and how Member States have defined the principle of ‘work of equal value’ in their national legislation or case law. The second part – based on case studies – investigates how the work of equal value principle is implemented in practice, within collective agreements, at company level, and within tools used for setting equal pay.

Tuilleadh eolais faoi údair an fhoilsiúcháin seo.

Tugann an rannán seo rochtain ar ábhar a bhaineann leis an bhfoilsiúchán.

Research report
Forthcoming

Representativeness study: Ports

November 2025

This study provides information allowing for an assessment of the representativeness of the actors involved in the European sectoral social dialogue committee for the ports sector. Their relative representativeness legitimises their right to participate, be consulted and have the potential to negotiate agreements. The aim of Eurofound’s studies on representativeness is to identify the relevant national and European social partner organisations.

Research report
Forthcoming

Impact of change caused by the twin transition at sector level

December 2025

The twin transitions - green and digital - are reshaping key sectors in the EU, and impacting on employment, skills, working conditions and employment relations. This series of reports explores these changes in three crucial sectors: automotive, construction and tourism.

Together, these reports provide a comprehensive analysis of how the twin transitions are reshaping the landscape of these critical sectors in the EU.

Research report
Forthcoming

Sustainable tourism in a digital age: Implications of the twin transitions for employment, working conditions and industrial relations

December 2025

This report assesses the impact of the green and digital transitions on the European Union’s tourism sector in relation to employment, skills, work organisation and working conditions. It assesses the contribution of social dialogue to addressing these challenges. The sector is both directly and indirectly affected by climate change.
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