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Art. 18
Burden of proof
If a worker shows facts suggesting pay discrimination, the employer must prove there was none. If the employer failed its transparency duties, it bears that burden in any case.
In practice
Good records and a clear pay structure are the defence.
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Open the calculatorParaphrase of Directive (EU) 2023/970, Art. 18. Read the official text. Not legal advice. All terms.