In recent years, the stagnation of the gender pay gap poses continuous threats to the Czech economy and the global market as a whole. Ranked among the worst in the EU for Gender Pay Disparity, the Czech Republic is currently reforming its Labor Code in response to EU Directives. This policy brief draws on successful policies from countries such as Iceland and Luxembourg to highlight actionable strategies and address structural barriers that sustain the gap.

Key takeaways:

• The EU Directive will require gender reporting and pay assessments by 2027.
• In June 2025, The Czech Republic amended its Labor Code to create more workforce equality.
• The Czech Republic still has one of highest pay gaps in the EU and globally, driven by systemic structures that require reform.
• Examining successful international policies reveals a framework for diminishing the pay gap and increasing the average wealth of Czech citizens.

Policy Brief –Aleksandra Mayer

The analysis is in PDF under the link below.