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Gender pay transparency: The new edition of our global guide brings you the latest developments
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Global

Gender pay transparency: The new edition of our global guide brings you the latest developments

Our Gender Pay Transparency Guide brings you the latest information on global pay transparency developments including implementation of the EU Gender Pay Transparency Directive.

10 June 2026 1 min read
Belgian Supreme Court broadens social security contribution risk for parent company benefits
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Belgium

Belgian Supreme Court broadens social security contribution risk for parent company benefits

Belgium's Supreme Court has increased the risk that parent company benefits will attract social security contributions and holiday pay.

14 September 2026 3 min read
Lisbon Court of Appeal clarifies employers' obligations in relation to telework for employees with chronic illnesses
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Portugal

Lisbon Court of Appeal clarifies employers' obligations in relation to telework for employees with chronic illnesses

The Lisbon Court of Appeal confirmed that employers must permit chronically ill employees who have been advised to do so to work remotely.

14 September 2026 2 min read
Belgian Supreme Court broadens social security contribution risk for parent company benefits
Article

Belgium

Belgian Supreme Court broadens social security contribution risk for parent company benefits

Belgium's Supreme Court has increased the risk that parent company benefits will attract social security contributions and holiday pay.

14 September 2026 3 min read
Lisbon Court of Appeal clarifies employers' obligations in relation to telework for employees with chronic illnesses
Article

Portugal

Lisbon Court of Appeal clarifies employers' obligations in relation to telework for employees with chronic illnesses

The Lisbon Court of Appeal confirmed that employers must permit chronically ill employees who have been advised to do so to work remotely.

14 September 2026 2 min read
Labour Compensation Fund: Deadline for the use of existing balances ends on 31 December 2026
Article

Portugal

Labour Compensation Fund: Deadline for the use of existing balances ends on 31 December 2026

Employers are no longer required to contribute to the Labour Compensation Fund; however, existing balances may continue to be used until 31 December 2026.

14 September 2026 1 min read
Netherlands' 30% expat tax ruling reduced to 27%
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Netherlands

Netherlands' 30% expat tax ruling reduced to 27%

The Netherlands will reduce its expat tax benefit from 30% to 27% from 2027, with transitional protections for some employees.

14 September 2026 1 min read
Spain approves new rules on transparent and predictable working conditions
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Spain

Spain approves new rules on transparent and predictable working conditions

The Spanish Council of Ministers approved a Royal Decree implementing the EU Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions Directive.

9 September 2026 2 min read

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New home working clause coming to Australia's Clerks Award: What employers need to know
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Australia

New home working clause coming to Australia's Clerks Award: What employers need to know

Changes to the Clerks Award mean that employers with administrative staff working from home should review their current arrangements.

8 September 2026 2 min read
Washington: Fair Chance Act obligations now in effect following updated guidance
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United States

Washington: Fair Chance Act obligations now in effect following updated guidance

Washington’s Fair Chance Act amendments are now in effect. Covered employers must comply with new notice and individualized assessment requirements.

7 September 2026 1 min read
Brazil Supreme Court changes legal aid requirements in labour litigation
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Brazil

Brazil Supreme Court changes legal aid requirements in labour litigation

Brazil's Supreme Court has tightened access to legal aid in labour claims, requiring proof of financial need from claimants.

7 September 2026 1 min read

Trending topics

  • Pay equity and pay transparency

    In recent years, there has been an upward global trend in the implementation of new legal measures aimed at addressing pay equity and pay transparency. This trend continues to gather pace as more and more jurisdictions turn their focus to tackling this issue.

  • Worker status

    Employment status continues to be an area of close scrutiny for courts and legislators across the globe, with many jurisdictions looking beyond the label given to the working relationship between parties and, instead, looking at the realities of the arrangements in practice. In Europe, further impact will be felt by the Platform Work Directive.
    • New York: New York City’s expanded paid and unpaid sick and safe leave rules now in effect
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    United States

    New York: New York City’s expanded paid and unpaid sick and safe leave rules now in effect

    New York City’s expanded paid and unpaid sick and safe leave rules are now in effect, creating ongoing recordkeeping, rehire, and leave-administration obligations.

    7 September 2026 2 min read
    Commission for the Defense of the Rights of People with Disabilities approves bill to expand workplace inclusion for people with autism
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    Brazil

    Commission for the Defense of the Rights of People with Disabilities approves bill to expand workplace inclusion for people with autism

    A new bill requiring employers to adopt measures supporting autistic workers has cleared two legislative committees.

    7 September 2026 1 min read
    New Zealand's Modern Slavery Bill advances
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    New Zealand

    New Zealand's Modern Slavery Bill advances

    New Zealand's modern slavery bill advances, with a reporting-focused regime, streamlined compliance measures and stronger enforcement.

    2 September 2026 3 min read
    Spain’s draft pay transparency rules builds on existing regulations
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    Spain

    Spain’s draft pay transparency rules builds on existing regulations

    Spain's draft legislation to implement the Gender Pay Transparency Directive gold-plates some obligations but under-implements others.

    2 September 2026 2 min read
    Progress in implementing the Gender Pay Transparency Directive in Finland
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    Finland

    Progress in implementing the Gender Pay Transparency Directive in Finland

    The government has published its final proposal to Parliament to implement the Gender Pay Transparency Directive.

    1 September 2026 1 min read
    High Court reaffirms open justice principles in Workplace Relations Commission proceedings
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    Ireland

    High Court reaffirms open justice principles in Workplace Relations Commission proceedings

    Public hearings are now the norm before the WRC and applications to restrict public access will be closely scrutinised.

    1 September 2026 4 min read
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