Pay Transparency by 2026. Preparing Baltic Employers for the EU Directive

The webinar will explore the key provisions of the EU Pay Transparency Directive, adopted in 2023 to reduce the gender pay gap and promote equal pay across the EU. With the 2026 implementation deadline approaching, the session will focus on what the directive means for employers, particularly in the Baltic states, and how businesses can prepare to ensure compliance while fostering a more transparent and equitable workplace.

Participants will gain insights into:
➡️ The directive’s core requirements, including salary transparency, gender pay gap reporting, and the ban on pay secrecy.
➡️ The current status of national transposition in Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia, including country-specific nuances.
➡️ Practical guidance on compliance strategies, from policy development to pay gap analysis.
➡️ Real-world examples of pay discrimination cases from Baltic and EU courts, shedding light on employer responsibilities and legal risks.

The webinar will conclude with a Q&A session, allowing participants to engage with legal professionals and clarify their concerns.

Our experts panel:

Jovita Valatkaitė, Associate Partner, COBALT (LT)
Jovita Valatkaitė chairs the Employment Law Practice Group at COBALT Lithuania. She has over 12 years of experience of legal practice in the fields of Employment and Corporate law. Apart from advising on general employment law matters, Jovita provides advice on non-competition of employees, protection of confidential information as well as the EU social security system. She also has extensive experience in migration matters, including residence permits, work permits, secondments and transfers of employees.

Kristīne Patmalniece, Specialist Counsel, COBALT (LV)
Kristīne Patmalniece is an expert in employment, compliance and regulatory matters. She regularly advises clients operating in regulated industries such as food, health care, pharmaceuticals and telecommunications. Kristine has extensive experience in advising on novel employment law issues. She also represents clients before courts in employment disputes and other civil cases.

Heili Haabu, Senior Associate, COBALT (EE)
Heili Haabu advises companies on all aspects of employment relations, including contract types, immigration, temporary staff, bonus systems, trade union relations, occupational safety, Labor Inspectorate proceedings. She also prepares service agreements for members of managing bodies and advises companies in different corporate proceedings such as holding meetings, adopting resolutions, mergers, divisions, and reorganisations. Additionally, Heili also provides expert advice for companies engaging in retail, life sciences, and medicines in compliance issues.

Alise Artamonova, Associate, COBALT (LV)
Alise is part of the ESG practice group, focusing on sustainability and business and human rights. She supports integrating sustainability into company policies, contracts, and processes, helping companies manage related impacts, risks, and opportunities. Alise is an expert on the practical implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct, and other standards, ensuring compliance with CSRD, CSDD and aligning with stakeholder expectations.

The webinar will be in English and is free of charge, but registration is required.