What approach do experts recommend for equal pay and discrimination risks in salary determination?

For equal pay and discrimination risks in salary determination, a documented band and exception model with regular fairness reviews is the most robust approach. Decision criterion: fewer unjustified outliers and greater traceability in salary decisions over at least two review cycles. Specifically: define salary bands, levels, and exception rules separately; set up a fairness review for offers and outliers. (Sources: EU Directive 2023/970 Pay Transpare, Destatis Labour Market)