Dower launches rapid pay transparency diagnostic tool

Dower, through its technology division, Dower Tech, has launched IGUALA, a tool that enables companies to obtain an initial assessment of their remuneration practices and identify potential disparities requiring further analysis or corrective action.

The tool represents a preparatory step towards compliance with the requirements of Directive (EU) 2023/970, which strengthens obligations relating to pay transparency and equal pay for women and men. The deadline for transposing the Directive into national law expired on 7 June 2026.

In August, the Portuguese Government submitted a draft law to transpose the Directive into the Portuguese legal system, bringing companies closer to the point at which they will be required to comply with this new framework. For many organisations, the pressing issue is understanding their current position.

“Pay transparency is no longer a future concern. It is a requirement that companies must address and for which they should not delay their preparation. Through our engagement with the market, we have identified a growing need for concrete and immediate guidance on where to start. IGUALA was developed precisely to address this need: a solution that enables companies to obtain a rapid and accessible initial assessment of their remuneration practices and start making informed decisions,” explains Eduardo Castro Marques, Managing Partner at Dower.

IGUALA was developed by Dower Tech, Dower’s technology division, which specialises in digital and Artificial Intelligence solutions applied to law and organisational management. This multidisciplinary team transforms legal and management expertise into practical tools designed to address business challenges.

IGUALA operates in three stages. The first involves an analysis of the salary structure, assessing remuneration differences between women and men based on job role, length of service and qualifications, as well as gender representation in leadership positions. The second stage consists of preparing a diagnostic report using Artificial Intelligence, which is subsequently validated by Dower’s Employment Law team. The report identifies the disparities detected, the groups or job functions requiring more in-depth analysis, and the main areas of concern. Finally, a consultancy meeting is held to review the findings and define the next steps.

The process is straightforward and suitable for companies of any size. Data is submitted in Excel format and processed in encrypted form, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The report is delivered within three working days of receipt of the data, followed by the consultancy meeting.

The service is available for a fixed, one-off fee of €250, plus VAT, covering the diagnostic assessment, the report and the consultancy meeting.