What is the information obligation?
The information obligation is the employer’s responsibility to provide information about the operation of the pay system and pay differences in the manner and with the content required by law.
The purpose of this obligation is to make the principles of compensation practices and related decisions more transparent to employees and other stakeholders.
Who is affected by the information obligation?
The information obligation may affect several parties, including:
- employees
- employee representatives
- competent authorities
Employers must ensure that the required information is available in the appropriate format and within the prescribed deadlines.
Why is it important from a pay transparency perspective?
One of the fundamental requirements of pay transparency is access to information. If employees do not receive adequate information about how the pay system operates, it becomes more difficult to understand pay decisions and potential pay differences.
The information obligation is therefore closely linked to the quality of internal communication and the transparent operation of the organisation.
Official definition
The information obligation is the employer’s obligation to provide information about the operation of the pay system and pay differences in the manner and with the content required by law.
Frequently asked questions
What does the information obligation mean?
It refers to the employer’s obligation to provide specified information about the pay system.
Who must receive information?
Among others, employees, employee representatives and competent authorities.
Why is adequate information important?
Because it supports transparent operations and a better understanding of pay decisions.
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