### 12. underlines the need to protect , support and ensure reparation for victims of gender-based cyberviolence; ### 12. underlines the need to protect , support and ensure reparation for victims of gender-based cyberviolence in particular with regards to the provision of essential psychological and legal consultation supports; recalls the importance in that context of providing support to independent civil society organisations which provide legal advice and psychological support , as well as counselling; highlights the necessity to raise awareness amongst victims about the available supports;


### the scope should cover any form of gender-based violence committed , assisted or aggravated in part or fully by the use of ict , such as mobile phones and smartphones , the internet , social media platforms or email , against a woman because she is a woman , or affects women disproportionately. ### the scope should cover any form of gender-based violence committed , assisted or aggravated in part or fully by the use of ict , such as mobile phones and smartphones , the internet , social media platforms or email , against a woman because she is a woman , or affects women disproportionately. the scope should encompass gender-based violence against lgbtiq persons , who are targeted because of their gender , gender identity , gender expression or sex characteristics.


### - ict-related violations of privacy (including the accessing , sharing and manipulation of private data or images , including intimate data without consent , image-based sexual abuse and non-consensual disclosure of sexual images , doxxing , identity theft); ### - ict-related violations of privacy (including the accessing , sharing and manipulation of private data or images , including intimate data without consent , image-based sexual abuse and non-consensual disclosure of sexual images , doxxing , dead-naming , identity theft);


### - ict-related violations of privacy (including the accessing , sharing and manipulation of private data or images , including intimate data without consent , image-based sexual abuse and non-consensual disclosure of sexual images , doxxing , identity theft); ### - ict-related violations of privacy (including the accessing , sharing and manipulation of private data or images , including intimate data without consent , image-based sexual abuse and non-consensual disclosure of sexual images , doxxing , identity theft , hacking);


### - sexist hate speech (including: posting and sharing violent content , use of sexist or gendered comments and insults , abusing women for expressing their own views and for turning away sexual advances); ### - sexist , transphobic or interphobic hate speech (including: posting and sharing violent content , use of sexist or gendered comments and insults , abusing women for expressing their own views and for turning away sexual advances , inciting to hatred against individuals on grounds of their gender identity , expression or sex characteristics);


### member states should implement a series of measures in order to prevent gender-based cyberviolence: ### member states should implement a series of measures in order to prevent gender-based cyberviolence , having an intersectional approach:


### - awareness-raising and educational programmes involving all relevant actors and stakeholders to address the root causes of gender-based cyberviolence , within the general context of gender-based violence in order to bring about changes in social and cultural attitudes and remove gender stereotypes , while promoting responsible behaviour on social media and increasing literacy about the safe use of the internet; ### - awareness-raising and educational programmes involving all relevant actors and stakeholders to address the root causes of gender-based cyberviolence , within the general context of gender-based violence in order to bring about changes in social and cultural attitudes and remove gender norms and stereotypes , while promoting responsible behaviour on social media and increasing literacy about the safe use of the internet;


### - development of cooperation among member states for the purposes of exchanging information , expertise and best practices , in particular through the european crime prevention network (eupcn); ### - development of cooperation among member states for the purposes of exchanging information , expertise and best practices , in particular through the european crime prevention network (eupcn) coordinating together with the europol european cybercrime center , as well as with other related agencies such as eurojust;


### - promote specific training for practitioners and professionals dealing with victims of gender-based cyberviolence , including law enforcement authorities , social , child and healthcare staff , and members of the judiciary; union-wide training programmes could be implemented in the framework of the justice and the citizens , equality , rights and values programmes; in particular , emphasis should be given to secondary victimisation and how to avoid it , to the dual dimension of gender-based violence (online/offline) and to intersectional discrimination; ### - promote specific training for practitioners and professionals dealing with victims of gender-based cyberviolence , including law enforcement authorities , social , child and healthcare staff , and members of the judiciary; union-wide training programmes could be implemented in the framework of the justice and the citizens , equality , rights and values programmes and together with cepol and the eu judicial training network; in particular , emphasis should be given to secondary victimisation and how to avoid it , to the dual dimension of gender-based violence (online/offline) and to intersectional discrimination;


### based on the definition referred to in recommendation 1 , the criminalisation of gender-based cyberviolence should take into account the following criteria: ### based on the definition referred to in recommendation 1 , the criminalisation of gender-based cyberviolence should take into account the following criteria (criminalising gender-based cyber violence could have a deterrent effect on perpetrators due to the fear of the sanctions or the awareness that they are committing a crime).


### - aggravating circumstances , depending on the profile of the women and girl victims (exploiting specific characteristics , vulnerabilities of women and girls online); ### - aggravating circumstances , depending on the profile of the women , girls and lgbti victims (exploiting specific characteristics , vulnerabilities of women , girls and lgbti persons online);


### the commission and member states should collect and publish disaggregated and comparable data on gender-based cyberviolence , in particular on the different forms of gender-based cyberviolence , not only based on law enforcement reports but also on women’s experiences. ### the commission and member states should collect and publish disaggregated and comparable data on gender-based cyberviolence , in particular on the different forms of gender-based cyberviolence , not only based on law enforcement reports but also on women’s experiences. those could be followed by comprehensive studies;


### the commission and member states should collect and publish disaggregated and comparable data on gender-based cyberviolence , in particular on the different forms of gender-based cyberviolence , not only based on law enforcement reports but also on women’s experiences. ### the commission and member states should collect and publish disaggregated and comparable data on gender-based cyberviolence , in particular on the different forms of gender-based cyberviolence , not only based on law enforcement reports but also on the experiences of women and lgbti persons.


### — having regard to the revised european social charter , ### — having regard to the revised european social charter , in particular its articles 15 on the right of persons with disabilities to independence , social integration and participation and 23 on the right of older persons to social protection ,


### — having regard to the charter of fundamental rights of the european union and the european convention for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms , as referred to in article 6 teu , ### — having regard to the charter of fundamental rights of the european union and in particular its articles 25 on the right of older persons to lead a life of independence and dignity and 26 on the integration of persons with disabilities ,


### — having regard to the charter of fundamental rights of the european union and the european convention for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms , as referred to in article 6 teu , ### — having regard to the charter of fundamental rights of the european union and in particular art. 25 on the right of older persons to lead a life of independence and dignity and art. 26 on the integration of persons with disabilities ,


### — having regard to the principles of the european pillar of social rights (epsr) , ### — having regard to the principles of the european pillar of social rights (epsr) , in particular principle 17 on inclusion of persons with disabilities and principle 18 on the right to long-term care ,


### — having regard to the principles of the european pillar of social rights (epsr) , ### — having regard to the principles of the european pillar of social rights (epsr) , in particular its principles 17 on inclusion of persons with disabilities and 18 on the right to long-term care ,


### — having regard to the international labour organization (ilo) conventions and recommendations , and in particular c189 domestic workers convention of 2011 , ### — having regard to the international labour organization (ilo) conventions and recommendations , and in particular r202 on social protection floors and c189 domestic workers convention of 2011 ,


### — having regard to the international labour organization (ilo) conventions and recommendations , and in particular c189 domestic workers convention of 2011 , ### — having regard to the international labour organization (ilo) conventions and recommendations , and in particular c189 domestic workers convention of 2011 and c190 on violence and harassment ,


### — having regard to the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities (un crpd) , ### — having regard to the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities (un crpd) , and the eu’s ratification of this convention ,


### — having regard to the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities (un crpd) , ### — having regard to the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities (un crpd) and the eu’s ratification of this convention ,


### — having regard to the commission proposal of 4 march 2021 for a directive of the european parliament and of the council to strengthen the application of the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value between men and women through pay transparency and enforcement mechanisms (com(2021)0093) , ### deleted


### a. whereas the epsr action plan sets out concrete initiatives for the implementation of principles that are essential for building a stronger social europe for just transitions and recovery; ### a. whereas social rights are part of human rights and constitutional rights; whereas the epsr action plan sets out concrete initiatives for the implementation of principles that are essential for building a stronger social europe for just transitions and recovery , such as gender equality , equal opportunities , work-life balance , childcare and support to children , inclusion of persons with disabilities and long-term care;


### a. whereas the epsr action plan sets out concrete initiatives for the implementation of principles that are essential for building a stronger social europe for just transitions and recovery; ### a. whereas the epsr action plan sets out concrete initiatives for the implementation of principles that are essential for building a stronger social europe for just transitions and recovery , whereas principles 17 and 18 jointly promote an individual right to long-term care and define the aim of care and inclusion services to support full participation in society;


### a. whereas the epsr action plan sets out concrete initiatives for the implementation of principles that are essential for building a stronger social europe for just transitions and recovery; ### a. whereas the epsr action plan sets out concrete initiatives for the implementation of principles that are essential for building a stronger social europe for just transitions and recovery; whereas principle 17 and 18 jointly promote an individual right to long-term care and define the aim of care and inclusion services to support full participation in society;


### b. whereas care encompasses services to address the physical , psychological and social needs of dependents , as well as support to guarantee the equal exercise of rights , dignity , autonomy , inclusion and well-being for all members of society; ### b. whereas care encompasses services to address the physical , psychological and social needs of dependents , as well as support to guarantee the equal exercise of rights , dignity , autonomy , inclusion and well-being for all members of society; whereas care , support to the vulnerable individuals and groups and their empowerment , do not only present an individual right but a direct tangible contribution to social and economic well-being in the member states and in the union;


### b. whereas care encompasses services to address the physical , psychological and social needs of dependents , as well as support to guarantee the equal exercise of rights , dignity , autonomy , inclusion and well-being for all members of society; ### b. whereas persons in need of care and support are persons who are challenged in their activities of daily living by a disability or chronic health condition; whereas care encompasses services to support the autonomy and independence of persons in need for care , and by supporting their physical , psychological and social needs , as well as guaranteeing the equal exercise of their rights , dignity , autonomy , inclusion and well-being for all members of society;


### b. whereas care encompasses services to address the physical , psychological and social needs of dependents , as well as support to guarantee the equal exercise of rights , dignity , autonomy , inclusion and well-being for all members of society; ### b. whereas persons in need for care and support are persons who are challenged in their daily activities by disability or chronic health condition; whereas care encompasses all services to support autonomy and independence of persons in need for care through supporting their physical , psychological and social needs , as well guaranteeing the equal exercise of all their rights , promoting dignity , inclusion and well-being for all members of society;


### b. whereas care encompasses services to address the physical , psychological and social needs of dependents , as well as support to guarantee the equal exercise of rights , dignity , autonomy , inclusion and well-being for all members of society; ### b. whereas persons in need for care and support are persons who are challenged in their activities of daily living by a disability or chronic health condition; whereas care encompasses all services to support autonomy and independence of persons in need for care , and by supporting their physical , psychological and social needs , as well to guarantee the equal exercise of all their rights , dignity , inclusion and well-being for all members of society;


### b. whereas care encompasses services to address the physical , psychological and social needs of dependents , as well as support to guarantee the equal exercise of rights , dignity , autonomy , inclusion and well-being for all members of society; ### b. whereas care encompasses services to address the physical , psychological and social needs of dependents , as well as support to guarantee the equal exercise of rights , dignity , autonomy , inclusion and well-being for all members of society , provided by either formal or informal carers;


### b. whereas care encompasses services to address the physical , psychological and social needs of dependents , as well as support to guarantee the equal exercise of rights , dignity , autonomy , inclusion and well-being for all members of society; ### b. whereas care encompasses services to address the physical , mental , psychological and social needs of persons in need of care and support , as well as support to guarantee the equal exercise of rights , dignity , autonomy , inclusion and well-being for all members of society;


### c. whereas the stigma surrounding dependence and the need for care and support intersects with other grounds of discrimination; ### c. whereas despite the fact that throughout the life course , each individual at least once assumes the roles of a carer and of a care receiver , there is stigma surrounding dependence and the need for care and support intersects with other grounds of discrimination;


### c. whereas the stigma surrounding dependence and the need for care and support intersects with other grounds of discrimination; ### c. whereas the stigma surrounding dependence and the need for care and support or due to the invisible nature of the pain coming from mental and neurological disease , intersects with other grounds of discrimination;


### c. whereas the stigma surrounding dependence and the need for care and support intersects with other grounds of discrimination; ### c. whereas the stigma and stereotypes surrounding dependence and the need for care and support intersect with other grounds of discrimination and we need to address its impact on persons in need of care and support;


### c. whereas the stigma surrounding dependence and the need for care and support intersects with other grounds of discrimination; ### c. whereas the stigma surrounding disability , disease and frailty and the need for care and support intersects with various grounds of discrimination;


### c. whereas the stigma surrounding dependence and the need for care and support intersects with other grounds of discrimination; ### c. whereas the stigma surrounding disability , disease and frailty and the need for care and support intersects with other grounds of discrimination;


### d. whereas there is a lack of quality , accessible and affordable care in nearly all member states; whereas the monitoring of care is hampered by the lack of disaggregated data and the lack of quality indicators; ### d. whereas there is a lack of quality , accessible and affordable care in nearly all member states; whereas the monitoring of care is hampered by the lack of disaggregated data and the lack of quality indicators; whereas access to care for isolated persons in some rural areas is difficult; whereas rural regions are more affected by population ageing and are accordingly especially concerned by the issue of access to care;


### d. whereas there is a lack of quality , accessible and affordable care in nearly all member states; whereas the monitoring of care is hampered by the lack of disaggregated data and the lack of quality indicators; ### d. whereas there is a lack of quality , availability , accessible and affordable care in nearly all member states; whereas the monitoring of care is hampered by the lack of disaggregated data and the lack of quality indicators and the lack of knowledge among healthcare providers about different diseases that affect the quality of life , such as temporary disabling diseases;


### d. whereas there is a lack of quality , accessible and affordable care in nearly all member states; whereas the monitoring of care is hampered by the lack of disaggregated data and the lack of quality indicators; ### d. whereas there are different patterns of care and different understanding of quality , accessible and affordable care on member states as well on regional and local level; whereas the monitoring of care is hampered by the lack of disaggregated data and the lack of quality indicators;


### d. whereas there is a lack of quality , accessible and affordable care in nearly all member states; whereas the monitoring of care is hampered by the lack of disaggregated data and the lack of quality indicators; ### d. whereas there is a lack of quality , accessible and affordable care in nearly all member states; whereas this shortage is more severe in remote and rural areas; whereas the monitoring of care is hampered by the lack of disaggregated data and the lack of quality indicators;


### d. whereas there is a lack of quality , accessible and affordable care in nearly all member states; whereas the monitoring of care is hampered by the lack of disaggregated data and the lack of quality indicators; ### d. whereas there is a lack of quality , accessible and affordable care in nearly all member states; whereas the monitoring of care is hampered by the lack of disaggregated data and the lack of quality indicators and implementation roadmaps;


### e. whereas the covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated the existing challenges in terms of access to formal care services; ### e. whereas the covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated the existing challenges in terms of access to formal care services , contributing to a halt in the life expectancy and healthy life years , resulting in the unmet healthcare needs , increased feeling of loneliness and isolation , deteriorated mental health and general well-being of people of all generations across the eu , particularly in the member states with lower pre-pandemic levels of investment in care1a; whereas the long-term effects of covid-19 pandemic for health and well-being of individuals as well as its social and economic consequences are yet to be fully assessed and mainstreamed in the relevant policy areas;


### e. whereas the covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated the existing challenges in terms of access to formal care services; ### e. whereas the covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated the existing challenges in terms of access to formal care services; whereas the sidelining of long-term care settings in the response to covid , by denying access to protective equipment , testing and medical treatment , emphasises the undervaluation and underfinancing of long-term care in our societies; whereas across the eu , more than half of covid-19 related fatalities have been recorded in long-term care settings; whereas blanket social isolation measures have increased the risk of abuse and neglect , as well as deterioration of mental and physical health of persons in need for care and support;


### e. whereas the covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated the existing challenges in terms of access to formal care services; ### e. whereas the covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated the existing challenges in terms of access to formal care services as it made the needs and circumstances for vulnerable elderly and people who need long time care more visible as well the working patterns of those who care; whereas nevertheless there has been an emerging solidarity between the generations at the beginning of the covid-19 pandemic;


### e. whereas the covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated the existing challenges in terms of access to formal care services; ### e. whereas the covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing challenges , showcasing many structural problems entrenched in europe’s social care system , i.e. in terms of the ability to access and afford formal care services , the overreliance on informal care or undeclared work , lack of relief services , psychological or social support to informal carers etc.;


### e. whereas the covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated the existing challenges in terms of access to formal care services; ### e. whereas the covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated the existing challenges in terms of access to formal care services and the staff shortages in the care sector , as well as the burden and lack of support to informal carers , and whereas across the eu , more than half of covid-19 related fatalities have been recorded in long-term care settings;


### e. whereas the covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated the existing challenges in terms of access to formal care services; ### e. whereas the covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated the existing challenges in terms of access to formal care services; whereas the pandemic has particularly affected the elderly , in some cases aggravating the situation of isolated persons;


### f. whereas the provision of quality care depends on the existence of a sufficiently large and well-trained workforce , the creation of decent working conditions and integrated services , and adequate funding; ### f. whereas the provision of quality care depends on the existence of a sufficiently large and well-trained and specialised workforce , the creation of decent working conditions and integrated services , and adequate funding; whereas patients have to wait years before access to treatment due to lack of training of healthcare providers , even in commonly known diseases such as migraine where they wait more than 3 years between diagnosis and access to care and treatment;


### f. whereas the provision of quality care depends on the existence of a sufficiently large and well-trained workforce , the creation of decent working conditions and integrated services , and adequate funding; ### f. whereas the provision of quality care depends on the existence of a sufficiently large and well-trained workforce , the creation of attractive and decent working conditions and integrated services , and adequate funding for supporting services for persons in need for care and support;


### f. whereas the provision of quality care depends on the existence of a sufficiently large and well-trained workforce , the creation of decent working conditions and integrated services , and adequate funding; ### f. whereas the provision of quality care depends on the existence of a sufficiently large and well-trained workforce , attractive and decent working conditions , decent pay , integrated services and adequate funding for supporting services for persons in need for care and support;


### f. whereas the provision of quality care depends on the existence of a sufficiently large and well-trained workforce , the creation of decent working conditions and integrated services , and adequate funding; ### f. whereas the provision of quality care depends on the existence of a sufficiently large , well-trained and interdisciplinary workforce , the creation of decent working conditions and integrated services , and adequate funding;


### f. whereas the provision of quality care depends on the existence of a sufficiently large and well-trained workforce , the creation of decent working conditions and integrated services , and adequate funding; ### f. whereas the provision of quality care depends on the existence of a sufficiently large and well-trained workforce , the creation of attractive and decent working conditions and integrated services , and adequate funding;


### g. whereas the structures of care need to be changed from centralised institutions to community-based care; whereas that shift has been too slow; ### g. whereas the structures of care need to be changed from centralised institutions to community-based care; whereas that shift has been too slow; whereas patient-centred , community-based and home care can better support the autonomy of persons in need for care and support; whereas residential care often does not meet the standards of supporting independence of persons using these services and are often associated with the end of life , rather than regarded as places to live and strive in dignity , and places of participation in social and cultural life;


### g. whereas the structures of care need to be changed from centralised institutions to community-based care; whereas that shift has been too slow; ### g. whereas the structures of care need to be changed from centralised institutions to community-based care; whereas that shift has been too slow; whereas patient-centred community-based and home care can better support the autonomy of persons in need for care and support; whereas residential care often does not meet the standards of supporting independence of persons using the services and are often associated with the end of life , rather than regarded as places to live and strive in dignity , and places of participation in social and cultural life;


### g. whereas the structures of care need to be changed from centralised institutions to community-based care; whereas that shift has been too slow; ### g. whereas the structures of care need to be changed from centralised institutions to community-based care; whereas that shift has been too slow and member states must invest towards this direction; whereas the bad conditions in some institutional settings lead persons in need of care to informal care;


### g. whereas the structures of care need to be changed from centralised institutions to community-based care; whereas that shift has been too slow; ### g. whereas the structures of care need to be changed from centralised institutions to community-based and live-in home care to support the independence and autonomy of individuals at all stages throughout their lives; whereas that shift has been too slow;


### g. whereas the structures of care need to be changed from centralised institutions to community-based care; whereas that shift has been too slow; ### g. whereas changing the structures of care from centralised institutions to community-based care may improve the quality; whereas national differences in social policy should be respected with regard to the principle of subsidiarity;


### g. whereas the structures of care need to be changed from centralised institutions to community-based care; whereas that shift has been too slow; ### g. whereas the structures of care need to be changed from centralised institutions to person-centred and community-based care; whereas that shift has been too slow and in some cases , non-existent;


### g. whereas the structures of care need to be changed from centralised institutions to community-based care; whereas that shift has been too slow; ### g. whereas the structures of care need to be changed from centralised institutions to community-based care and support for independent living; whereas that shift has been too slow;


### h. whereas the undervaluation and invisibility of care work are closely linked with the fact that women dominate in the care sector; ### h. whereas care remains undervalued , receives little recognition , insufficient and often no financial compensation for the carers; whereas the undervaluation and invisibility of care work are closely linked with the fact that women dominate in the care sector , representing 76 % of 49 million documented care workers in the eu1a , and the same time remain the main caregivers in the households;


### h. whereas the undervaluation and invisibility of care work are closely linked with the fact that women dominate in the care sector; ### h. whereas the undervaluation and invisibility of care work are closely linked with the fact that women dominate in the care sector; whereas care is not only done by professional workers; whereas a massive part of care work is done by relatives which as well need targeted support;


### h. whereas the undervaluation and invisibility of care work are closely linked with the fact that women dominate in the care sector; ### h. whereas the undervaluation and invisibility of care work are closely linked with the fact that women are predominant in the care sector;


### 1. notes that it is vital to ensure quality care across the life course; underlines the importance of the accessibility , availability and affordability of care , and that all users and their carers should have a genuine choice when it comes to care services; ### 1. notes that it is vital to ensure independence , autonomy and dignity across the lifecourse and that quality care is a major tool to support this; underlines the importance of the accessibility , availability and affordability of care , and that all users and their carers should have a genuine choice when it comes to care services , meaning the form of care (home care , community-based care and other forms of patient-centred care) , the place and intensity of care; highlights also that choice should extend to the family and community of a person in need for care on whether or not to provide informal care , and with which intensity;


### 1. notes that it is vital to ensure quality care across the life course; underlines the importance of the accessibility , availability and affordability of care , and that all users and their carers should have a genuine choice when it comes to care services; ### 1. notes that it is vital to ensure quality care across the life course; underlines the importance of the accessibility , availability and affordability of care , and that all users and their carers should have a genuine choice when it comes to care services; is concerned about citizens’ reports that whether and what type of care and support services they will use is currently principally dependent on structural limitations , especially financial constraints;


### 1. notes that it is vital to ensure quality care across the life course; underlines the importance of the accessibility , availability and affordability of care , and that all users and their carers should have a genuine choice when it comes to care services; ### 1. notes that it is vital to ensure quality care across the life course; underlines the importance of the accessibility , availability and affordability of care , and that all users and their carers , including those living in remote , rural , sparsely populated areas and islands , should have a genuine choice when it comes to care services , as well as the right to live in dignity and independence and to participate in social and cultural life;


### 1. notes that it is vital to ensure quality care across the life course; underlines the importance of the accessibility , availability and affordability of care , and that all users and their carers should have a genuine choice when it comes to care services; ### 1. notes that it is vital to ensure quality care across the life course; underlines the importance of the accessibility , availability and affordability of care , and that all users and their carers should have a genuine choice when it comes to care services; highlights that the right of affordable long time care services of good quality is enshrined in the european pillar of social rights;


### 1. notes that it is vital to ensure quality care across the life course; underlines the importance of the accessibility , availability and affordability of care , and that all users and their carers should have a genuine choice when it comes to care services; ### 1. stresses that it is vital to ensure independence , autonomy and dignity across the life course and that quality care is a major tool to support this goal; underlines the importance of the accessibility , availability , affordability and adequacy/quality of care;


### 2. stresses the importance of an integrated approach to common european action on care that pays equal attention to people’s physical , psychological and social needs; ### 2. stresses the importance of an integrated approach to common european action on care that pays equal attention to people’s physical , psychological and social needs , paving the way for better links between health and social systems as well as between formal and informal care; underlines the necessity of developing an inclusive european care strategy that focuses on vulnerable groups of individuals and contributes to social fairness; is convinced that alongside horizontal , sectoral integration , there is a need for a better coordination of local , regional and national care policies;


### 2. stresses the importance of an integrated approach to common european action on care that pays equal attention to people’s physical , psychological and social needs; ### 2. stresses the importance of an integrated approach to common european action on care that pays equal attention to people’s physical , psychological and social needs; that leaves no one behind; which also puts focus on economic , social and cultural participation; stresses that information campaigns can be of high value in helping dependents and relatives in care to overcome fears; social exclusion and loneliness;


### 2. stresses the importance of an integrated approach to common european action on care that pays equal attention to people’s physical , psychological and social needs; ### 2. stresses the importance of an integrated approach to common european action on care that pays equal attention to physical , psychological and social needs of both persons in need for care and support and carers;


### 2. stresses the importance of an integrated approach to common european action on care that pays equal attention to people’s physical , psychological and social needs; ### 2. stresses the importance of an integrated approach to common european action on care that pays equal attention to people’s physical , mental , psychological and social needs;


### 3. highlights the need to increase funding for both formal and informal care across the eu to guarantee equal access for dependants to affordable quality care services , as well as an active professional life for carers , and therefore calls on the member states to make the best use of the european structural and investment funds , including the esf+ , as well as the recovery and resilience facility , for investing in care; ### 3. highlights the need to increase funding for both formal and informal care across the eu to guarantee equal access for persons in need for care and support to affordable quality care services , as well as a fulfilling and sustainable professional life for carers , and therefore calls on the member states to make the best use of the european structural and investment funds , including the esf+ , as well as the recovery and resilience facility , for investing in care; calls on the commission to develop guidelines and recommendations for member states in this sense;


### 3. highlights the need to increase funding for both formal and informal care across the eu to guarantee equal access for dependants to affordable quality care services , as well as an active professional life for carers , and therefore calls on the member states to make the best use of the european structural and investment funds , including the esf+ , as well as the recovery and resilience facility , for investing in care; ### 3. highlights the need to increase funding for both formal and informal care across the eu to guarantee equal access for persons in need of care to affordable quality care services , as well as an active professional life for carers; calls on the member states to make the best use of the european structural and investment funds , including the esf+ , as well as the recovery and resilience facility , for investing in care , as well as to ensure coordination among the different programmes and initiatives towards an effective implementation of the strategy;


### 3. highlights the need to increase funding for both formal and informal care across the eu to guarantee equal access for dependants to affordable quality care services , as well as an active professional life for carers , and therefore calls on the member states to make the best use of the european structural and investment funds , including the esf+ , as well as the recovery and resilience facility , for investing in care; ### 3. highlights the dire need to increase funding for both formal and informal care across the eu to guarantee equal access for persons in need for care and support to affordable quality care services , as well as to ensure fulfilling and sustainable professional life and relief services for carers; calls therefore on the member states to make the best use of the european structural and investment funds , including the esf+ , as well as the recovery and resilience facility , for investing in care;


### 3. highlights the need to increase funding for both formal and informal care across the eu to guarantee equal access for dependants to affordable quality care services , as well as an active professional life for carers , and therefore calls on the member states to make the best use of the european structural and investment funds , including the esf+ , as well as the recovery and resilience facility , for investing in care; ### 3. highlights the need to secure the sound investment level in the care infrastructure across the eu , both public and private , formal and informal care , to guarantee equal access for dependants to affordable quality care services , as well as an active professional life for carers , and therefore calls on the member states to make the best use of the european structural and investment funds , including the esf+ , as well as the recovery and resilience facility , for investing in care;


### 3. highlights the need to increase funding for both formal and informal care across the eu to guarantee equal access for dependants to affordable quality care services , as well as an active professional life for carers , and therefore calls on the member states to make the best use of the european structural and investment funds , including the esf+ , as well as the recovery and resilience facility , for investing in care; ### 3. highlights the need to increase funding for both formal and informal care across the eu to guarantee equal access for persons in need of care to affordable quality care services , as well as an active and fulfilling professional life for carers , and therefore calls on the member states to make the best use of the european structural and investment funds , including the esf+ , as well as the recovery and resilience facility , for investing in care;


### 4. emphasises that a substantial proportion of care models , services and facilities are outdated and that care recipients should be placed at the centre of care plans; ### 4. emphasises that a substantial proportion of care models , services and facilities are outdated , below the modern quality criteria and does not meet the physical , social and psychological needs and wishes of the people in need of care , and that people in need of care should be placed at the centre of care plans and all stages of the design , implementation and evaluation of care policies and services;


### 4. emphasises that a substantial proportion of care models , services and facilities are outdated and that care recipients should be placed at the centre of care plans; ### 4. emphasises that a substantial proportion of care models , services and facilities are outdated and that care recipients should be placed at the centre of care plans; which needs to be easily accessible; notes that a diversification and flexibility of different training opportunities will generate a greater workforce;


### 4. emphasises that a substantial proportion of care models , services and facilities are outdated and that care recipients should be placed at the centre of care plans; ### 4. emphasises that a substantial proportion of care models , services and facilities are outdated and that care recipients should be placed at the centre of care plans , through among others exploring innovative solutions , new models and tools for care delivery , promoting social inclusion and multi-generation understanding;


### 4. emphasises that a substantial proportion of care models , services and facilities are outdated and that care recipients should be placed at the centre of care plans; ### 4. emphasises that a substantial proportion of care models , services and facilities are outdated and that care recipients should be placed at the centre of care plans; highlights the need to guarantee access to care across the eu , including in rural areas;


### 5. calls on the member states to exchange information and best practices with a view to developing a common european quality framework for care , encompassing all care settings , encouraging upward social convergence and guaranteeing equal rights for all citizens; ### 5. calls on the member states to exchange information and best practices with a view to developing a common european quality framework for care , encompassing all care settings , encouraging upward social convergence and guaranteeing equal rights for all citizens , as well as to examine and exchange best practice on how best to support societal groups with particular care needs , including single parents , and parents with children with serious illnesses such as cancer;


### 5. calls on the member states to exchange information and best practices with a view to developing a common european quality framework for care , encompassing all care settings , encouraging upward social convergence and guaranteeing equal rights for all citizens; ### 5. calls on the member states to exchange information and best practices with a view to developing a common european quality framework for care , encompassing all care settings , encouraging upward social convergence and guaranteeing equal rights for all citizens; notes that the existing offers and patterns of care vary on regional level , whereas in some member states the competence and the organisation of care lies on regional level;


### 5. calls on the member states to exchange information and best practices with a view to developing a common european quality framework for care , encompassing all care settings , encouraging upward social convergence and guaranteeing equal rights for all citizens; ### 5. calls on the member states to exchange information and best practices with a view to developing a common european quality framework for care , based on the rights to independence and autonomy and inspired by the who framework to suport countries achieving an integrated continuum of long-term care encompassing all care settings , ensuring , encouraging upward social convergence and guaranteeing equal rights for all citizens;


### 5. calls on the member states to exchange information and best practices with a view to developing a common european quality framework for care , encompassing all care settings , encouraging upward social convergence and guaranteeing equal rights for all citizens; ### 5. calls on the member states to exchange information and best practices with a view to developing a common european quality framework for care , based on the rights to independence and autonomy and inspired by the who framework to support countries achieving an integrated continuum of long-term care;


### 19. notes that between 40 and 50 million people in the eu provide informal care on a regular basis; notes that this work tends to be long term and can hinder formal labour market participation , resulting in a loss of income and aggravating the gender pension gap; ### 19. notes that between 40 and 50 million people in the eu provide informal care on a regular basis; notes that this work tends to be long term and can hinder formal labour market participation , resulting in a loss of income and aggravating the gender pension gap; to enable people to continue to be cared for in their own homes , mobile care and support needs to be expanded and further developed to relieve the burden on family caregivers , thus allowing relatives in care to carry on their employments; and to work towards the compatibility of care and work;


### 19. notes that between 40 and 50 million people in the eu provide informal care on a regular basis; notes that this work tends to be long term and can hinder formal labour market participation , resulting in a loss of income and aggravating the gender pension gap; ### 19. notes that between 40 and 50 million people in the eu provide informal care on a regular basis; notes that this work tends to be long term and reduces formal labour market participation , resulting in an increased risk of poverty and social exclusion , mental and physical health issues , or loss of income; also notes that informal care aggravates the gender pension and old-age poverty gap , as a higher share of informal carers are women and women tend to provide longer hours of informal care;


### 19. notes that between 40 and 50 million people in the eu provide informal care on a regular basis; notes that this work tends to be long term and can hinder formal labour market participation , resulting in a loss of income and aggravating the gender pension gap; ### 19. notes that between 40 and 50 million people in the eu provide informal care on a regular basis with 75% of them being women , including disabled women; notes that this work tends to be long term and can hinder formal labour market participation , resulting in a loss of income and aggravating the gender pension gap;


### 19. notes that between 40 and 50 million people in the eu provide informal care on a regular basis; notes that this work tends to be long term and can hinder formal labour market participation , resulting in a loss of income and aggravating the gender pension gap; ### 19. notes that throughout the eu , 44 million people are providing informal long-term care at least once a week; notes that this work tends to be long term and can hinder formal labour market participation , resulting in a loss of income and aggravating the gender pay and pension gap;


### (42) member states should provide for effective , proportionate and dissuasive penalties in the event of infringements of national provisions adopted pursuant to this directive or national provisions that are already in force on the date of entry into force of this directive and that relate to the right to equal pay between men and women for the same work or work of equal value. such penalties should include fines , which should be set at a minimum level having due regard to the gravity and duration of the infringement , to any possible intent to discriminate or serious negligence , and to any other aggravating or mitigating factors that may apply in the circumstances of the case , for instance , where pay discrimination based on sex intersects with other grounds of discrimination. member states should consider allocating amounts recovered as fines to the equality bodies for the purpose of effectively carrying out their functions in regard to the enforcement of the right to equal pay , including to bring pay discrimination claims or assist and support victims in bringing such claims. ### (42) member states should provide for effective , proportionate and dissuasive sanctions in the event of infringements of national provisions adopted pursuant to this directive or national provisions that are already in force on the date of entry into force of this directive and that relate to the right to equal pay between men and women for the same work or work of equal value. such sanctions could include fines , and taking due regard to the gravity and duration of the infringement , to any possible intent to discriminate or serious negligence , and to any other aggravating or mitigating factors that may apply in the circumstances of the case , for instance , where pay discrimination based on sex intersects with other grounds of discrimination. member states should consider allocating amounts recovered as fines to the equality bodies for the purpose of effectively carrying out their functions in regard to the enforcement of the right to equal pay , including to bring pay discrimination claims or assist and support victims in bringing such claims.


### (43) member states should establish specific penalties for repeated infringements of any right or obligation relating to equal pay between men and women for the same work or work of equal value , to reflect the severity of the act and further deter such infringements. such penalties may include different types of financial disincentives such as the revocation of public benefits or the exclusion , for a certain period of time , from any further award of financial inducements or from any public tender procedure. ### (43) member states should establish specific sanctions for repeated infringements of any right or obligation relating to equal pay between men and women for the same work or work of equal value , to reflect the severity of the act and further deter such infringements. such sanctions may include different types of financial disincentives such as the revocation of public benefits or the exclusion , for a certain period of time , from any further award of financial inducements or from any public tender procedure.


### (44) obligations on employers stemming from this directive are part of the applicable obligations in the fields of environmental , social and labour law whose compliance member states have to ensure under directive 2014/23/eu of the european parliament and of the council56 , directive 2014/24/eu of the european parliament and of the council57 , directive 2014/25/eu of the european parliament and of the council58 in regard to participation in public procurement procedures. in order to comply with these obligations as far as the right to equal pay is concerned , member states should in particular ensure that economic operators , in the performance of a public contract or concession , have pay setting mechanisms that do not lead to a pay gap between female and male workers that cannot be justified by gender-neutral factors in any category of workers carrying out equal work or work of equal value. in addition , member states should consider for contracting authorities to introduce , as appropriate , penalties and termination conditions ensuring compliance with the principle of equal pay in the performance of public contracts and concessions. they may also take into account non-compliance with the principle of equal pay by the bidder or one of his subcontractors when considering the application of exclusion grounds or a decision not to award a contract to the tenderer submitting the most economically advantageous tender. ### (44) obligations on employers stemming from this directive are part of the applicable obligations in the fields of environmental , social and labour law whose compliance member states have to ensure under directive 2014/23/eu of the european parliament and of the council56 , directive 2014/24/eu of the european parliament and of the council57 , directive 2014/25/eu of the european parliament and of the council58 in regard to participation in public procurement procedures. in order to comply with these obligations as far as the right to equal pay is concerned , member states should in particular ensure that economic operators , in the performance of a public contract or concession , have pay setting mechanisms that do not lead to a pay gap between female and male workers that cannot be justified by objective and gender-neutral factors in any category of workers carrying out equal work or work of equal value. in addition , member states should consider for contracting authorities to introduce , as appropriate , sanctions and termination conditions ensuring compliance with the principle of equal pay in the performance of public contracts and concessions. they may also take into account non-compliance with the principle of equal pay by the bidder or one of his subcontractors when considering the application of exclusion grounds or a decision not to award a contract to the tenderer submitting the most economically advantageous tender.


### (47) this directive lays down minimum requirements , thus respecting the member states’ prerogative to introduce and maintain more favourable provisions. rights acquired under the existing legal framework should continue to apply , unless more favourable provisions are introduced by this directive. the implementation of this directive cannot be used to reduce existing rights set out in existing union or national law in this field , nor can it constitute valid grounds for reducing the rights of workers in regard to equal pay between men and women for the same work or work of equal value. ### (47) this directive lays down a framework , thus respecting the member states’ prerogative to introduce and maintain more favourable provisions. rights acquired under the existing legal framework should continue to apply , unless more favourable provisions are introduced by this directive. the implementation of this directive cannot be used to reduce existing rights set out in existing union or national law in this field , nor can it constitute valid grounds for reducing the rights of workers in regard to equal pay between men and women for the same work or work of equal value.


### (48) in order to ensure proper monitoring of the implementation of the right to equal pay between men and women for the same work or work of equal value , member states should set up or designate a dedicated monitoring body. this body , which may be part of an existing body pursuing similar objectives , should have specific tasks in relation to the implementation of the pay transparency measures foreseen in this directive and gather certain data to monitor pay inequalities and the impact of the pay transparency measures. ### (48) in order to ensure proper monitoring of the implementation of the right to equal pay between men and women for the same work or work of equal value , member states should set up or designate a dedicated monitoring body. this body , which may be part of an existing body pursuing similar objectives , and which cooperates in particular with social partners and other bodies responsible for the enforcement of workers’ rights , should have specific tasks in relation to the implementation of the pay transparency measures foreseen in this directive and gather certain data to monitor pay inequalities and the impact of the pay transparency measures.


### (48) in order to ensure proper monitoring of the implementation of the right to equal pay between men and women for the same work or work of equal value , member states should set up or designate a dedicated monitoring body. this body , which may be part of an existing body pursuing similar objectives , should have specific tasks in relation to the implementation of the pay transparency measures foreseen in this directive and gather certain data to monitor pay inequalities and the impact of the pay transparency measures. ### (48) in order to ensure proper monitoring of the implementation of the right to equal pay between men and women for the same work or work of equal value , member states should set up or designate a dedicated monitoring body. this body , which may be part of an existing body pursuing similar objectives , and cooperates in particular with the social partners and labour inspectors or other bodies that enforce the rights of workers , should have specific tasks in relation to the implementation of the pay transparency measures foreseen in this directive and gather certain data to monitor pay inequalities and the impact of the pay transparency measures.


### (50) this directive aims at a better and more effective implementation of the principle of equal pay for equal work or work to which equal value is attributed between men and women through the establishment of common minimum requirements which should apply to all undertakings and organisations across the european union. since this objective cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states and should therefore be achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union. in accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that article , this directive , which limits itself to setting minimum standards , does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective. ### (50) this directive aims at a better and more effective implementation of the principle of equal pay for equal work or work to which equal value is attributed between men and women through the establishment of a framework which should apply to all undertakings and organisations across the european union.


### (52) in implementing this directive member states should avoid imposing administrative , financial and legal constraints in a way which would hold back the creation and development of micro , small and medium-sized enterprises. member states are therefore invited to assess the impact of their transposition act , on small and medium-sized enterprises in order to ensure that they are not disproportionately affected , giving specific attention to micro-enterprises , to alleviate the administrative burden , and to publish the results of such assessments. ### (52) in implementing this directive member states should avoid imposing administrative , financial and legal constraints in a way which would hold back the creation and development of micro , small and medium-sized enterprises. member states are therefore invited to assess the impact of their transposition act , on mid-cap companies , excluding micro , small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) from any legislation concerning gender pay transparency or minimum wages , in order to ensure that they are not disproportionately affected. moreover , giving specific attention to micro-enterprises and smes , and due to the increasing administrative burden through current legislation , a thorough analysis must be published with the results of an assessment how micro-enterprises and smes can be sustainably relieved of 30% of their administrative workload.


### (52) in implementing this directive member states should avoid imposing administrative , financial and legal constraints in a way which would hold back the creation and development of micro , small and medium-sized enterprises. member states are therefore invited to assess the impact of their transposition act , on small and medium-sized enterprises in order to ensure that they are not disproportionately affected , giving specific attention to micro-enterprises , to alleviate the administrative burden , and to publish the results of such assessments. ### (52) in implementing this directive member states should avoid imposing administrative , financial and legal constraints in a way which would hold back the creation and development of micro , small and medium-sized enterprises. member states are therefore invited to assess the impact of their transposition act , on mid-cap companies , excluding micro , small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) from any legislation concerning gender pay transparency or minimum wages , in order to ensure that they are not disproportionately affected. moreover , giving specific attention to micro-enterprises and smes , and due to the increasing administrative burden through current legislation , a thorough analysis must be publish with the results of an assessment how micro-enterprises and smes can be sustainably relieved of 30% of their administrative workload.


### (52) in implementing this directive member states should avoid imposing administrative , financial and legal constraints in a way which would hold back the creation and development of micro , small and medium-sized enterprises. member states are therefore invited to assess the impact of their transposition act , on small and medium-sized enterprises in order to ensure that they are not disproportionately affected , giving specific attention to micro-enterprises , to alleviate the administrative burden , and to publish the results of such assessments. ### (52) in implementing this directive member states should avoid imposing administrative , financial and legal constraints in a way which would hold back the creation and development of micro , small and medium-sized enterprises. member states are therefore invited to assess the impact of their transposition act , on small and medium-sized enterprises in order to ensure that they are not disproportionately affected , giving specific attention to micro- , small and medium-sized enterprises , to alleviate the administrative burden , and to publish the results of such assessments. member states are also invited to provide financial support and to establish support mechanisms for small and medium-sized enterprises to enable them to comply with the provisions of this directive.


### (52) in implementing this directive member states should avoid imposing administrative , financial and legal constraints in a way which would hold back the creation and development of micro , small and medium-sized enterprises. member states are therefore invited to assess the impact of their transposition act , on small and medium-sized enterprises in order to ensure that they are not disproportionately affected , giving specific attention to micro-enterprises , to alleviate the administrative burden , and to publish the results of such assessments. ### (52) in implementing this directive member states should avoid imposing administrative , financial and legal constraints in a way which would hold back the creation and development of micro , small and medium-sized enterprises. member states are therefore invited to assess the impact of their transposition act , on small and medium-sized enterprises in order to ensure that they are not disproportionately affected , giving specific attention to micro-enterprises , to alleviate the administrative burden , and to publish the results of such assessments. member states shall provide support , technical assistance and training , in particular for microenterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises , to comply with these obligations.


### this directive lays down minimum requirements to strengthen the application of the principle of equal pay between men and women for equal work or work of equal value enshrined in article 157 tfeu and the prohibition of discrimination laid down in article 4 of directive 2006/54/ec , in particular through pay transparency and reinforced enforcement mechanisms. ### this directive lays down a framework to strengthen the application of the principle of equal pay between men and women for equal work or work of equal value enshrined in article 157 tfeu and the prohibition of discrimination laid down in article 4 of directive 2006/54/ec , in particular through pay transparency and reinforced enforcement mechanisms.


### 1. this directive applies to employers in the public and private sectors. ### 1. this directive applies to employers in the public and private sectors with more than 500 employees.


### 1. this directive applies to employers in the public and private sectors. ### 1. this directive applies to employers in the public and private sectors with more than 200 employees.


### 1. this directive applies to employers in the public and private sectors. ### 1. this directive applies to employers in the public and private sectors , including non-standard sectors , such as platform employers , sheltered workshops and any other form of contractual work.


### 1. this directive applies to employers in the public and private sectors. ### 1. this directive applies to employers in the public and private sectors. employers who are bound by collective wage agreements shall be subject to a presumption of appropriateness.


### (1) this directive applies to employers in the public and private sectors. ### (1) this directive applies to employers in the public and private sectors with more than 1 000 workers.


### 2. this directive applies to all workers who have an employment contract or employment relationship as defined by law , collective agreements and/or practice in force in each member state with consideration to the case-law of the court of justice. ### 2. this directive applies to all workers who have an employment contract , including contracts for part-time work , contracts for temporary agency work , zero-hour contracts and sheltered or accompanied work contracts , or employment relationship as defined by law , collective agreements and/or practice in force in each member state with consideration to the case-law of the court of justice.


### 2. this directive applies to all workers who have an employment contract or employment relationship as defined by law , collective agreements and/or practice in force in each member state with consideration to the case-law of the court of justice. ### 2. this directive applies to all workers who have an employment contract or employment relationship as defined by law , collective agreements and/or practice in force in each member state.


### 2. this directive applies to all workers who have an employment contract or employment relationship as defined by law , collective agreements and/or practice in force in each member state with consideration to the case-law of the court of justice. ### 2. this directive applies to workers who have an employment contract or employment relationship as defined by law , collective agreements and/or practice in force in each member state with consideration to the case-law of the court of justice.


### ‘pay gap’ means the difference of average pay levels between female and male workers of the employer , expressed as percentage of the average pay level of male workers; ### deleted


### ‘median pay level’ means the pay of the worker that would have half of the workers earn more and half less than they do; ### deleted


### ‘median pay gap’ means the difference between the median pay level of female and median pay level of male workers expressed as percentage of the median pay level of male workers; ### deleted


### ‘quartile pay band’ means each of four equal groups of workers into which they are divided according to their pay levels – from the lowest to the highest; ### deleted


### ‘category of workers’ means workers performing the same work or work of equal value grouped by the workers’ employer based on criteria as laid down in article 4 of this directive and specified by the employer concerned; ### ‘category of workers’ means workers grouped by their respective employers in accordance with national law , collective bargaining agreements , and other relevant practices in the member state.


### 3. pay discrimination under this directive includes discrimination based on a combination of sex and any other ground or grounds of discrimination protected under directive 2000/43/ec or directive 2000/78/ec. ### deleted


### 1. member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that employers have pay structures in place ensuring that women and men are paid equally for the same work or work of equal value. ### 1. member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that employers have pay structures in place ensuring that women and men are paid equally for the same work or work of equal value. where wage setting is ensured via collective agreements between social partners member states may entrust the social partners to ensure that women and men are paid equally for the same work or work of equal value.


### 1. member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that employers have pay structures in place ensuring that women and men are paid equally for the same work or work of equal value. ### 1. member states shall take the necessary measures , after consulting the social partners and the equality bodies or other competent authority to ensure that employers have pay structures in place ensuring that women and men are paid equally for the same work or work of equal value.


### 1. member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that employers have pay structures in place ensuring that women and men are paid equally for the same work or work of equal value. ### 1. member states , in cooperation with the social partners , shall take the necessary measures to ensure that employers have pay structures in place ensuring that women and men are paid equally for the same work or work of equal value.


### 1. member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that employers have pay structures in place ensuring that women and men are paid equally for the same work or work of equal value. ### 1. member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that employers have pay structures in place ensuring that women and men are paid equally for the same work or work of equal value performed for the same employer.


### 1. member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that employers have pay structures in place ensuring that women and men are paid equally for the same work or work of equal value. ### 1. member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that women and men are paid equally for the same work or work of equal value.


### 2. member states shall take the necessary measures ensuring that tools or methodologies are established to assess and compare the value of work in line with the criteria set out in this article. these tools or methodologies may include gender-neutral job evaluation and classification systems. ### 2. member states shall take the necessary measures , after consulting the social partners and the equality bodies , to ensure that tools or methodologies are established to assess and compare the value of work in line with the criteria set out in this article. those tools or methodologies shall be easily accessible by workers and employers. the european institute for gender equality (eige) shall certify those tools or methodologies. those tools or methodologies shall be implemented with the involvement of the social partners at employer or sectoral level , and shall include gender-neutral job evaluation and classification systems.


### 2. member states shall take the necessary measures ensuring that tools or methodologies are established to assess and compare the value of work in line with the criteria set out in this article. these tools or methodologies may include gender-neutral job evaluation and classification systems. ### 2. member states , in cooperation with the social partners , shall take the necessary measures ensuring that tools or methodologies are established to assess and compare the value of work in line with the criteria set out in this article. these tools or methodologies may include gender-neutral job evaluation and classification systems.


### 2. member states shall take the necessary measures ensuring that tools or methodologies are established to assess and compare the value of work in line with the criteria set out in this article. these tools or methodologies may include gender-neutral job evaluation and classification systems. ### 2. member states shall take the necessary measures ensuring that tools or methodologies are established to assess and compare the value of work in line with the criteria set out in this article. these tools or methodologies may include gender-neutral job evaluation and classification systems. member states may choose to develop these tools or methodologies in cooperation with social partners or leave the task to them.


### 2. member states shall take the necessary measures ensuring that tools or methodologies are established to assess and compare the value of work in line with the criteria set out in this article. these tools or methodologies may include gender-neutral job evaluation and classification systems. ### 2. member states shall take the necessary measures , after consulting the social partners and equality bodies or other competent authority , to ensure that tools or methodologies are established to assess and compare the value of work in line with the criteria set out in this article. these tools or methodologies may include gender-neutral job evaluation and classification systems


### 2. member states shall take the necessary measures ensuring that tools or methodologies are established to assess and compare the value of work in line with the criteria set out in this article. these tools or methodologies may include gender-neutral job evaluation and classification systems. ### 2. member states shall take the necessary measures ensuring guidance to assess and compare the value of work in line with the criteria set out in this article. this guidance may include gender-neutral job evaluation and classification systems.


### 3. the tools or methodologies shall allow assessing , in regard to the value of work , whether workers are in a comparable situation , on the basis of objective criteria which shall include educational , professional and training requirements , skills , effort and responsibility , work undertaken and the nature of the tasks involved. they shall not contain or be based on criteria which are based , whether directly or indirectly , on workers’ sex. ### 3. the tools or methodologies referred to in paragraph 2 shall allow for an assessment , with regard to the value of work , of whether workers are in a comparable situation , on the basis of objective , gender-neutral criteria agreed upon with social partners. those tools or methodologies shall include , but are not limited to:


### 3. the tools or methodologies shall allow assessing , in regard to the value of work , whether workers are in a comparable situation , on the basis of objective criteria which shall include educational , professional and training requirements , skills , effort and responsibility , work undertaken and the nature of the tasks involved. they shall not contain or be based on criteria which are based , whether directly or indirectly , on workers’ sex. ### 3. the tools or methodologies shall allow assessing , in regard to the value of work , whether workers are in a comparable situation , on the basis of objective criteria. these criteria shall include , for example , educational , professional and training requirements , skills , effort and responsibility , work undertaken , the nature of the tasks involved , ability and performance , sector specific work organization , productivity and length of service. they shall not contain or be based on criteria which are based , whether directly or indirectly , on workers’ sex


### 3. the tools or methodologies shall allow assessing , in regard to the value of work , whether workers are in a comparable situation , on the basis of objective criteria which shall include educational , professional and training requirements , skills , effort and responsibility , work undertaken and the nature of the tasks involved. they shall not contain or be based on criteria which are based , whether directly or indirectly , on workers’ sex. ### 3. an overall assessment according to this guidance shall allow assessing , in regard to the value of work , whether workers are in a comparable situation , on the basis of objective criteria which may include educational , professional and training requirements , skills , effort and responsibility , work undertaken and the nature of the tasks involved and similar criteria defined in national law and collective bargaining agreements. they shall not contain or be based on criteria which are based , whether directly or indirectly , on workers’ sex.


### 3. the tools or methodologies shall allow assessing , in regard to the value of work , whether workers are in a comparable situation , on the basis of objective criteria which shall include educational , professional and training requirements , skills , effort and responsibility , work undertaken and the nature of the tasks involved. they shall not contain or be based on criteria which are based , whether directly or indirectly , on workers’ sex. ### 3. the tools or methodologies shall allow assessing , in regard to the value of work , whether workers are in a comparable situation , on the basis of objective criteria which shall include educational , professional and training requirements , skills , effort and responsibility , work undertaken and the nature of the tasks involved and the specific characteristics of the undertaking concerned. they shall not contain or be based on criteria which are based , whether directly or indirectly , on workers’ sex.


### 3. the tools or methodologies shall allow assessing , in regard to the value of work , whether workers are in a comparable situation , on the basis of objective criteria which shall include educational , professional and training requirements , skills , effort and responsibility , work undertaken and the nature of the tasks involved. they shall not contain or be based on criteria which are based , whether directly or indirectly , on workers’ sex. ### 3. the tools or methodologies shall allow assessing , in regard to the value of work , whether workers are in a comparable situation , on the basis of objective criteria regarding the requirements of the work which shall include educational requirements , skills and work undertaken. they shall not contain or be based on criteria which are based , whether directly or indirectly , on workers’ sex.


### 4. whenever differences in pay can be attributed to a single source establishing the pay conditions , the assessment whether workers are carrying out the same work or work of equal value shall not be limited to situations in which female and male workers work for the same employer but may be extended to that single source. the assessment shall also not be limited to workers employed at the same time as the worker concerned. where no real comparator can be established , a comparison with a hypothetical comparator or the use of other evidence allowing to presume alleged discrimination shall be permitted. ### deleted


### 4. whenever differences in pay can be attributed to a single source establishing the pay conditions , the assessment whether workers are carrying out the same work or work of equal value shall not be limited to situations in which female and male workers work for the same employer but may be extended to that single source. the assessment shall also not be limited to workers employed at the same time as the worker concerned. where no real comparator can be established , a comparison with a hypothetical comparator or the use of other evidence allowing to presume alleged discrimination shall be permitted. ### 4. whenever differences in pay can be attributed to a single source establishing the pay conditions , the assessment whether workers are carrying out the same work or work of equal value shall not be limited to situations in which female and male workers work for the same employer but may be extended to that single source. the assessment shall also not be limited to workers employed at the same time as the worker concerned. where no real comparator can be established , the use of other evidence allowing to presume alleged discrimination shall be permitted , in particular based on existing collective agreements and taking into account the specific characteristics of the undertaking concerned. the implementation of such a comparison mechanism should not represent an administrative or financial burden for undertakings , in particular for smes and vses. existing national indicators should be used.


### 4. whenever differences in pay can be attributed to a single source establishing the pay conditions , the assessment whether workers are carrying out the same work or work of equal value shall not be limited to situations in which female and male workers work for the same employer but may be extended to that single source. the assessment shall also not be limited to workers employed at the same time as the worker concerned. where no real comparator can be established , a comparison with a hypothetical comparator or the use of other evidence allowing to presume alleged discrimination shall be permitted. ### 4. whenever differences in pay can be attributed to a single source establishing the pay conditions , the assessment whether workers are carrying out the same work or work of equal value shall not be limited to situations in which female and male workers work for the same employer but shall be extended to that single source and to cross-sector comparisons. the assessment shall also not be limited to workers employed at the same time as the worker concerned or in the same sector nor to workers performing their work in the same establishment. where no real comparator can be established , a comparison with a hypothetical comparator based on the criteria referred to in paragraph 3 and agreed in coordination with social partners or the use of other evidence allowing to presume alleged discrimination shall be permitted. the hypothetical comparator shall facilitate cross-sectoral comparisons.


### 4. whenever differences in pay can be attributed to a single source establishing the pay conditions , the assessment whether workers are carrying out the same work or work of equal value shall not be limited to situations in which female and male workers work for the same employer but may be extended to that single source. the assessment shall also not be limited to workers employed at the same time as the worker concerned. where no real comparator can be established , a comparison with a hypothetical comparator or the use of other evidence allowing to presume alleged discrimination shall be permitted. ### 4. whenever differences in pay can be attributed to a single source establishing the pay conditions , the assessment whether workers are carrying out the same work or work of equal value shall not be limited to situations in which female and male workers work for the same employer but may be extended to that single source. the assessment shall also not be limited to workers employed at the same time as the worker concerned. where no real comparator can be established , a comparison with the use of other evidence allowing to presume alleged discrimination shall be permitted.


### 5. where a job evaluation and classification system is used for determining pay , it shall be based on the same criteria for both men and women and drawn up so as to exclude any discrimination on grounds of sex. ### 5. where a job evaluation and classification system is used for determining pay , it shall be based on the same objective criteria for both men and women and drawn up so as to exclude any discrimination on grounds of sex.


### 1. applicants for employment shall have the right to receive from the prospective employer information about the initial pay level or its range , based on objective , gender-neutral criteria , to be attributed for the position concerned. such information shall be indicated in a published job vacancy notice or otherwise provided to the applicant prior to the job interview without the applicant having to request it. ### deleted


### 1. applicants for employment shall have the right to receive from the prospective employer information about the initial pay level or its range , based on objective , gender-neutral criteria , to be attributed for the position concerned. such information shall be indicated in a published job vacancy notice or otherwise provided to the applicant prior to the job interview without the applicant having to request it. ### 1. applicants for employment shall have the right to receive from the prospective employer information about the initial pay level or its range , based on objective , gender-neutral criteria , to be attributed for the position concerned. such information shall be provided upon request.


### 2. an employer shall not , orally or in writing , personally or through a representative , ask applicants about their pay history during their previous employment relationships. ### deleted


### the employer shall make easily accessible to its workers a description of the criteria used to determine pay levels and career progression for workers. these criteria shall be gender-neutral. ### the employer shall make easily accessible to its workers and workers 'representatives , including trade unions(workers’ representatives) , a description of the criteria used to determine pay levels and career progression for workers , including all elements of pay that comprise wages or salary and all other benefits paid directly or indirectly in cash or in kind by the employer to the worker. these criteria shall be gender-neutral and in line with the criteria laid down in article 4..


### the employer shall make easily accessible to its workers a description of the criteria used to determine pay levels and career progression for workers. these criteria shall be gender-neutral. ### the employer shall make easily accessible to its workers a description of the criteria used to determine pay levels and career progression for worker , whereby member states shall give specific attention to micro-enterprises and smes. these criteria shall be gender-neutral.


### the employer shall make easily accessible to its workers a description of the criteria used to determine pay levels and career progression for workers. these criteria shall be gender-neutral. ### the employer shall make easily accessible to its workers a description of the criteria used to determine pay levels for workers. these criteria shall be gender-neutral and in accordance with national law and practices.


### the employer shall make easily accessible to its workers a description of the criteria used to determine pay levels and career progression for workers. these criteria shall be gender-neutral. ### the employer shall provide for its workers a description of the criteria used to determine pay levels and career progression for workers. these criteria shall be gender-neutral.


### 1. workers shall have the right to receive information on their individual pay level and the average pay levels , broken down by sex , for categories of workers doing the same work as them or work of equal value to theirs , in accordance with paragraphs 3 and 4. ### 1. workers in companies with more than 200 employees shall have the right to receive information on their individual pay level and the average pay levels , broken down by sex , for categories of workers doing the same work as them or work of equal value to theirs , in accordance with paragraphs 3 and 4. in the case of companies that are bound by and/or apply collective bargaining agreements , a reference to the applicable collective bargaining agreement shall suffice as information.


### 1. workers shall have the right to receive information on their individual pay level and the average pay levels , broken down by sex , for categories of workers doing the same work as them or work of equal value to theirs , in accordance with paragraphs 3 and 4. ### 1. workers shall have the right to receive clear and complete information on their individual pay level and the average pay levels , broken down by sex , for categories of workers doing the same work as them or work of equal value to theirs , in accordance with paragraphs 3 and 4. in the case of companies that are bound by and/or apply collective agreements , it is sufficient to refer to the applicable collective agreement.


### 1. workers shall have the right to receive information on their individual pay level and the average pay levels , broken down by sex , for categories of workers doing the same work as them or work of equal value to theirs , in accordance with paragraphs 3 and 4. ### 1. workers shall have the right to receive information on their individual pay level and the average pay levels , broken down by sex , for categories of workers doing the same work as them or work of equal value to theirs , in accordance with paragraphs 3 and 4. in the case of employers who are bound by collective wage agreements , a reference to the applicable collective wage agreement shall suffice as information.


### 1. workers shall have the right to receive information on their individual pay level and the average pay levels , broken down by sex , for categories of workers doing the same work as them or work of equal value to theirs , in accordance with paragraphs 3 and 4. ### 1. workers of undertakings with more than 50 people shall have the right to receive information on their individual pay level and the average pay levels , broken down by sex , for categories of workers doing the same work as them or work of equal value to theirs , in accordance with paragraphs 3 and 4.


### 1. workers shall have the right to receive information on their individual pay level and the average pay levels , broken down by sex , for categories of workers doing the same work as them or work of equal value to theirs , in accordance with paragraphs 3 and 4. ### 1. workers shall have the right to receive information on pay differences and differences in median pay , broken down by sex in the pay statistics , for categories of workers doing the same work as them or work of equal value to theirs for the same employer , in accordance with paragraphs 3 and 4.


### 2. employers shall inform all workers , on an annual basis , of their right to receive the information referred to in paragraph 1. ### deleted


### 2. employers shall inform all workers , on an annual basis , of their right to receive the information referred to in paragraph 1. ### 2. employers shall inform all workers , within a reasonable time frame , of their right to receive the information referred to in paragraph 1.


### 2. employers shall inform all workers , on an annual basis , of their right to receive the information referred to in paragraph 1. ### 2. employers shall inform all workers , on an annual basis , of their right to receive the information referred to in paragraph 1 and on the steps the worker should undertake to make use of their right.


### 3. employers shall provide the information referred to in paragraph 1 within a reasonable period of time upon a worker’s request. the information shall be provided in accessible formats for workers with disabilities upon their request. ### 3. employers shall provide the information referred to in paragraph 1 within two months upon a worker’s request. the information shall be provided in accessible formats for workers with disabilities upon their request.


### 3. employers shall provide the information referred to in paragraph 1 within a reasonable period of time upon a worker’s request. the information shall be provided in accessible formats for workers with disabilities upon their request. ### 3. employers shall provide the information referred to in paragraph 1 in writing within a reasonable period of no longer than 2 months after receiving a worker’s request. the information shall be provided in accessible formats for workers with disabilities upon their request.


### 4. workers shall have the possibility to request the information referred to in paragraph 1 through their representatives or an equality body. ### 4. workers shall have the right to request the information referred to in paragraph 1 through their representatives and equality body or competent authority.


### 4. workers shall have the possibility to request the information referred to in paragraph 1 through their representatives or an equality body. ### 4. workers shall have the possibility to request the information referred to in paragraph 1 through their representatives.


### 6. employers may require that any worker having obtained information pursuant to this article shall not use that information for any other purpose than to defend their right to equal pay for the same work or work of equal value and not disseminate the information otherwise. ### 6. workers having obtained information pursuant to this article may use that information for any purpose including that of defending their right to equal pay for equal work or work of equal value. workers may share the obtained information with their workers 'representatives.


### 1. employers with at least 250 workers shall provide the following information concerning their organisation , in accordance with paragraphs 2 , 3 , and 5: ### 1. member states shall , with regard to their respective labour market models and traditions , take appropriate measures to ensure that employers with at least 500 workers map the pay gap between men and women in the different categories of workers.


### (1) employers with at least 250 workers shall provide the following information concerning their organisation , in accordance with paragraphs 2 , 3 , and 5: ### (1) employers with at least 1 000 workers shall provide the following information concerning their organisation , in accordance with paragraphs 2 , 3 , and 5:


### 1. employers with at least 250 workers shall provide the following information concerning their organisation , in accordance with paragraphs 2 , 3 , and 5: ### 1. employers with at least 500 workers shall provide the following information concerning their organisation , in accordance with paragraphs 2 , 3 , and 5:


### 1. employers with at least 250 workers shall provide the following information concerning their organisation , in accordance with paragraphs 2 , 3 , and 5: ### 1. employers with at least 200 workers or lower if defined at a national level , shall provide the following information concerning their organisation , in accordance with paragraphs 2 , 3 , and 5: for employers bound by applicable agreements at sectoral level a presumption of appropriateness shall apply with regard to the implementation of reporting requirements in this article


### 1. employers with at least 250 workers shall provide the following information concerning their organisation , in accordance with paragraphs 2 , 3 , and 5: ### 1. employers with at least 30 workers shall provide the following information concerning their organisation , in accordance with paragraphs 2 , 3 , and 5:


### the pay gap between all female and male workers; ### deleted


### the pay gap between all female and male workers in complementary or variable components; ### deleted


### the median pay gap between all female and male workers; ### deleted


### the median pay gap between all female and male workers in complementary or variable components; ### deleted


### the proportion of female and male workers receiving complementary or variable components; ### deleted


### the proportion of female and male workers in each quartile pay band; ### deleted


### the pay gap between female and male workers by categories of workers broken down by ordinary basic salary and complementary or variable components. ### deleted


### the pay gap between female and male workers by categories of workers broken down by ordinary basic salary and complementary or variable components. ### the pay gap between female and male workers by categories of workers broken down by ordinary basic salary and complementary or variable components. in the case of companies that are bound by and/or apply collective bargaining agreements , reference to the relevant collective bargaining agreement shall suffice.


### 2. the accuracy of the information shall be confirmed by the employer’s management. ### deleted