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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
Italy approves draft AI decrees, aligning national rules with the EU AI Act
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Italy

Italy approves draft AI decrees, aligning national rules with the EU AI Act

Italy advances AI rules, confirming human oversight is required for key employment decisions under draft implementing decrees.

25 June 2026 1 min read
FCA rules on non-financial misconduct across financial services come into force on 1 September 2026
Article

United Kingdom

FCA rules on non-financial misconduct across financial services come into force on 1 September 2026

From 1 September 2026, non-financial misconduct, including bullying and harassment, will become a Conduct Rule breach in 37,000 additional financial services firms.

24 June 2026 2 min read
Italy approves draft AI decrees, aligning national rules with the EU AI Act
Article

Italy

Italy approves draft AI decrees, aligning national rules with the EU AI Act

Italy advances AI rules, confirming human oversight is required for key employment decisions under draft implementing decrees.

25 June 2026 1 min read
FCA rules on non-financial misconduct across financial services come into force on 1 September 2026
Article

United Kingdom

FCA rules on non-financial misconduct across financial services come into force on 1 September 2026

From 1 September 2026, non-financial misconduct, including bullying and harassment, will become a Conduct Rule breach in 37,000 additional financial services firms.

24 June 2026 2 min read
Gender Pay Transparency Directive: Next steps in the legislative implementation process (update)
Article

Netherlands

Gender Pay Transparency Directive: Next steps in the legislative implementation process (update)

The Council of State has issued its advice on the draft bill implementing the Directive.

24 June 2026 2 min read
Consultative document on a proposed senior leader regime of federally regulated financial institutions
Article

Canada

Consultative document on a proposed senior leader regime of federally regulated financial institutions

The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions launched a consultation on a senior leader regime for senior leaders of federally regulated financial institutions.

24 June 2026 2 min read
Gender Pay Transparency Directive: Austrian Labour Minister submitted draft bill into the government's political coordination process
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Austria

Gender Pay Transparency Directive: Austrian Labour Minister submitted draft bill into the government's political coordination process

Austria's Labour Minister has sent a draft bill into political coordination within the government.

24 June 2026 1 min read

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Hong Kong Monetary Authority's circular on commission structures for insurance intermediaries
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Hong Kong

Hong Kong Monetary Authority's circular on commission structures for insurance intermediaries

Firms must implement appropriate governance, monitoring, and documentation to meet the new standards.

24 June 2026 1 min read
India strengthens enforcement of workplace harassment law through Maharashtra inspection framework
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India

India strengthens enforcement of workplace harassment law through Maharashtra inspection framework

Maharashtra introduces PoSH inspections, signalling stricter enforcement and a shift to demonstrable compliance.

24 June 2026 2 min read
India mandates aggregator onboarding to eShram portal to expand social security coverage
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India

India mandates aggregator onboarding to eShram portal to expand social security coverage

India requires aggregators to onboard their gig and platform workers on to the eShram portal by 21 June 2026, strengthening social security coverage for gig workers.

24 June 2026 2 min read

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    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.

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    India

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    Bihar repeals the Bihar S&E Act to reduce overlap with labour codes and simplify employer compliance.

    24 June 2026 1 min read
    New employee right to raise data protection complaints with employers
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    United Kingdom

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    New rules require employers to handle employee data protection complaints internally, with set timelines and increased compliance risks.

    24 June 2026 3 min read
    Karnataka introduces major minimum wage reforms despite ongoing legal uncertainty
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    India

    Karnataka introduces major minimum wage reforms despite ongoing legal uncertainty

    Karnataka’s new minimum wage framework increases costs and shifts to a uniform structure, but faces legal challenges.

    24 June 2026 3 min read
    Romania: Draft law implementing the Gender Pay Transparency Directive currently before Parliament (update)
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    Romania

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    On 17 June 2026, a draft law to implement the Gender Pay Transparency Directive in Romania was registered with the Romanian Senate.

    23 June 2026 2 min read
    China strengthens trade secret protections: Key developments and landmark cases in 2026
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    China

    China strengthens trade secret protections: Key developments and landmark cases in 2026

    China’s new trade secret rules expand protection to digital assets and increase enforcement risks for employers from June 2026.

    23 June 2026 6 min read
    Peru strengthens protections for employees with cancer
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    Peru

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