The president of the Confederation of Commerce and Services of Portugal (CCP), Gustavo Paulo Duarte, commented on the transposition of the salary transparency directive, acknowledging that salary inequalities are a topic that needs to be resolved. However, he argues that the way the directive is being prepared is not the right way to achieve this goal. Gustavo Paulo Duarte argues that, in practice, this legislation will instead create problems or sensitivities where they don't exist. The CCP represents the commerce and services sector in Portugal.
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CCP leader: Salary transparency will bring 'more labor litigation'
Jornal de Negócios13 September 2026 at 21:00
Why this matters
Readers in Portugal who are employers or work in the commerce and services sector will be directly affected by this new regulation, which will require greater transparency in salary practices. The CCP's position represents the interests of many Portuguese companies that may face more labor lawsuits if the directive is transposed under the current terms.
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