After the Directive enters into force, would it be permissible not to state the remuneration range directly in job advertisements, but instead to communicate it to the candidate during the initial screening or conversation? If this is possible, how could we prove to an inspection authority that the information was provided?

The starting remuneration or its range may be omitted from the job advertisement and communicated in another way, provided this happens before the job interview, not during it, in order to ensure transparency in the negotiations. For example, if the employer shortlists 10 candidates it wishes to interview, it may invite them in writing to an interview on a specific date and time and, at the same time, provide information on the starting remuneration or its range.